Optical USB cable with controlled fiber positioning

摘要

Methods of controlling the position of an optical fiber having a minimum bend radius within an optical fiber channel in a fiber optic cable having a small footprint are disclosed. The position of the optical fibers is controlled so that the fiber is not bent at a radius below its minimum bend radius.

主权项

1. A fiber optic cable comprising:
a polymer jacket having a channel therein, the channel having a first slot; at least one optical fiber in the first slot; a first electrical conductor; and a second electrical conductor, wherein the optical fiber is positioned in the first slot and remains within the first slot when the fiber optic cable is bent a maximum amount such that a bend radius of the optical fiber is greater than or equal to a minimum bend radius of the optical fiber; wherein the cable has a diameter in the range of 2.8-3.2 millimeters; wherein the first slot is arranged on a first axis, and a second axis extends through the first and second electrical conductors; and wherein the cable has a preferential bend axis of minimum bend moment of inertia about the second axis.