Hybrid optical fiber cable

摘要

A hybrid optical fiber cable is disclosed for supplying both signals and power. The hybrid optical fiber cable includes an inner jacket and an outer jacket. Multiple power supply lines and optical fiber signal lines are disposed within the inner jacket. The optical fiber signal lines are used only for transmitting video, data, voice, and/or control signals through the hybrid optical fiber cable. A grounding portion is also provided between the inner jacket and the outer jacket in order to provide a return current path for the hybrid optical fiber cable.

主权项

1. A hybrid cable comprising:
an inner jacket having a hollow interior; at least one power supply line disposed within the inner jacket, each power supply line including a pair of conductors for conducting power through the hybrid cable; one or more optical fiber signal lines disposed within the inner jacket for transmitting data, voice, and/or control signals through the hybrid cable; an outer jacket surrounding the inner jacket; a grounding portion disposed between the inner jacket and the outer jacket; and a soft termination portion,
wherein the grounding portion includes a plurality of wires disposed between the inner jacket and the outer jacket, andwherein the soft termination portion is formed by pulling back the plurality of wires to tear through and remove at least a portion of the outer jacket, and wrapping the plurality of wires around the inner jacket.