Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to an optical fiber cable. The optical fiber cable includes a cable jacket having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface defines a central bore extending along a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber cable, and the exterior surface defines an outermost surface of the optical fiber cable. At least one subunit is disposed within the central bore. Each of the at least one subunit includes at least one optical fiber disposed within a buffer tube. A plurality of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) tensile yarns are positioned around the at least one subunit and extend along the longitudinal axis. A layer of a bedding compound is disposed between the plurality of UHMWPE tensile yarns and the cable jacket.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable is provided. The optical fiber cable includes an outer jacket having an outer surface defining an outermost surface of the optical fiber cable and an inner surface defining a central bore. The optical fiber cable includes a plurality of aramid fibers located in the central bore, and the plurality of aramid fibers have a relatively low total linear density such that a total linear density of all aramid fibers within the central bore is less than 10,000 dtex. The optical fiber cable includes at least one optical fiber located within the central bore, and the at least one optical fiber has a proof test of greater than 100 kpsi.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable is provided. The optical fiber cable includes an outer jacket having an outer surface defining an outermost surface of the optical fiber cable and an inner surface defining a central bore. The optical fiber cable includes a plurality of aramid fibers located in the central bore, and the plurality of aramid fibers have a relatively low total linear density. The optical fiber cable includes at least one optical fiber located within the central bore, and the at least one optical fiber has a proof test of greater than 100 kpsi.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable including a central strength member extending along a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber cable and a plurality of buffer tubes that are wound around the central strength member. Each of the plurality of buffer tubes includes a first material having a modulus of elasticity of at most 600 MPa at room temperature and a peak heat release rate (PHRR) of at most 300 kW/m2 as measured according to ASTM E1354. A cable jacket is disposed circumferentially around the plurality of buffer tubes and extends along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable including a central strength member extending along a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber cable and a plurality of buffer tubes that are wound around the central strength member. Each of the plurality of buffer tubes includes a first material having a modulus of elasticity of at most 600 MPa at room temperature and a peak heat release rate (PHRR) of at most 300 kW/m2 as measured according to ASTM E1354. A cable jacket is disposed circumferentially around the plurality of buffer tubes and extends along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable including a central strength member extending along a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber cable and a plurality of buffer tubes that are wound around the central strength member. Each of the plurality of buffer tubes includes a first material having a modulus of elasticity of at most 600 MPa at room temperature and a peak heat release rate (PHRR) of at most 300 kW/m2 as measured according to ASTM E1354. Further, each of the plurality of buffer tubes has an inner surface that defines a central bore, and at least one optical fiber is disposed in each central bore in a loose-tube configuration. A cable jacket is disposed circumferentially around the plurality of buffer tubes and extends along the longitudinal axis. A laylength of the plurality of buffer tubes that are wound around the central strength member is from 200 mm to 400 mm.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable including a central strength member extending along a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber cable and a plurality of buffer tubes that are wound around the central strength member. Each of the plurality of buffer tubes includes a first material having a modulus of elasticity of at most 600 MPa at room temperature and a peak heat release rate (PHRR) of at most 300 kW/m2 as measured according to ASTM E1354. Further, each of the plurality of buffer tubes has an inner surface that defines a central bore, and at least one optical fiber is disposed in each central bore in a loose-tube configuration. A cable jacket is disposed circumferentially around the plurality of buffer tubes and extends along the longitudinal axis. A laylength of the plurality of buffer tubes that are wound around the central strength member is from 200 mm to 400 mm.