Conductive Water Blocking Material Including Metallic Particles and an Optical Cable and Method of Constructing an Optical Cable Including the Same

摘要

A conductive water blocking material and an optical fiber cable and method of constructing an optical fiber cable including the same. The cable includes at least one optical fiber and strength members disposed around the fiber. A conductor is disposed around the strength members. The conductive water blocking material includes a carrier material and conductive metallic particles and is provided in strength member interstices defined by the strength members.

主权项

1. An optical fiber cable comprising:
at least one optical fiber; a plurality of strength members disposed around said at least one optical fiber and defining strength member interstices; a conductor disposed around and in electrical contact with one or more of said plurality of strength members; and a conductive water blocking material disposed in said strength member interstices, said conductive water blocking material comprising a carrier material and highly conductive metallic particles.