Abstract: Durable optical fiber ribbons are formed by promoting a strong bond between fiber ink layers and ribbon matrix material. During curing of the ink layer desired oxygen levels are maintained in the curing environment of the manufacturing process.

Abstract: Durable optical fiber ribbons are formed by promoting a strong bond between fiber ink layers and ribbon matrix material. During curing of the ink layer desired oxygen levels are maintained in the curing environment of the manufacturing process.

Abstract: An optical component having at least one optical waveguide, a primary matrix, a secondary matrix, and a marking indicia. The primary matrix includes a first major surface and a second major surface. The secondary matrix is adjacent to the first major surface and does not completely cover the second major surface. The marking indicia may be disposed on either the primary matrix or the secondary matrix. Other embodiments include an optical component having a layer that is an absorbing material that bonds with a marking indicia. Another embodiment includes a first matrix and a second matrix having different respective coefficients of friction (COF).

Abstract: A fiber optic ribbon and methods of manufacturing the same include a plurality of optical fibers arranged in a generally planar configuration with a matrix generally connecting the plurality of optical fibers. A semi-solid film being disposed on at least a portion of an outer surface of the fiber optic ribbon, thereby reducing the surface adhesion of the fiber optic ribbon. During manufacturing, the semi-solid film can be applied before or after curing the matrix using suitable methods. The method of manufacturing also includes manufacturing a fiber optic ribbon stack and a tube assembly.

Abstract: A fiber optic ribbon includes a plurality of optical fibers arranged in a generally planar configuration having a primary matrix generally contacting optical fibers along a longitudinal axis forming an elongate structure. In one embodiment, the primary matrix has a cross-section with a non-uniform thickness, for example, an end portion with a generally bulbous shape. The fiber optic ribbon is useful as a subunit having a secondary matrix in contact therewith. The secondary matrix has a non-uniform thickness, thereby providing a fiber optic ribbon with preferential tear portions to aid separation of the ribbon into subunits. Other embodiments include a fiber optic ribbon with subunits having a secondary matrix with recessed portions to aid in the separation of the subunits.

Abstract: An optical component having at least one optical waveguide, a primary matrix, a secondary matrix, and a marking indicia. The primary matrix includes a first major surface and a second major surface. The secondary matrix is adjacent to the first major surface and does not completely cover the second major surface. The marking indicia may be disposed on either the primary matrix or the secondary matrix. Other embodiments include an optical component having a layer that is an absorbing material that bonds with a marking indicia. Another embodiment includes a first matrix and a second matrix having different respective coefficients of friction (COF).

Abstract: A fiber optic ribbon includes a plurality of optical fibers arranged in a generally planar configuration having a primary matrix generally contacting optical fibers along a longitudinal axis forming an elongate structure. In one embodiment, the primary matrix has a cross-section with a non-uniform thickness, for example, an end portion with a generally bulbous shape. The fiber optic ribbon is useful as a subunit having a secondary matrix in contact therewith. The secondary matrix has a non-uniform thickness, thereby providing a fiber optic ribbon with preferential tear portions to aid separation of the ribbon into subunits. Other embodiments include a fiber optic ribbon with subunits having a secondary matrix with recessed portions to aid in the separation of the subunits.