摘要 |
A fiber optic cable comprises at least one optical fiber, a tube surrounding the optic fiber, a plurality of strength members positioned adjacent to the tube, and a structure for applying a compressive force to the strength members to couple the strength members to the tube. The structure for applying a compressive force to the strength members can comprise a helically wound tape encompassing the fiber optic cable. A method of constructing a fiber optic cable comprising the steps of providing at least one optical fiber within a tube, positioning a plurality of strength members adjacent to the tube, and applying a compression means to the strength members to couple the strength members to the tube, is also provided.
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