DURABLE OPTICAL FIBER RIBBONS AND METHODS OF MAKING OPTICAL FIBER RIBBONS

摘要

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.

主权项

1. An optical fiber ribbon, comprising:
a plurality of optical fibers; at least one ink coloring layer applied to one of the optical fibers; and a ribbon matrix surrounding and encasing the optical fibers; wherein the ink coloring layer comprises cure-inhibited sites to continue chain propagation when the ribbon matrix is placed in contact with the ink coloring layer during application of the ribbon matrix.