Abstract: An optical service cable has a flexural modulus of elasticity of less than 300 MPa. Water absorptive and strength members are laid over a light waveguide core. The cable is suitable for buried service cable applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 23, 1994
Date of Patent:
April 18, 1995
Assignee:
Siecor Corporation
Inventors:
William J. McCallum, III, Gregory A. Mills, Ilona W. Schmidt