CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS IN CABLE JACKETS AND SEPARATORS

摘要

A cable, of the twisted pair or fiber optic type, includes conductors for permitting patch cord tracing between ports. In the case of a twisted pair cable, the conductors may be embedded within, or attached to a surface of, a separator. Alternatively, in the case of a twisted pair cable, the conductors may be embedded within, or attached to a surface of, a jacket. In the case of a fiber optic cable, the conductors may be located amongst strength members. Alternatively, in the case of a fiber optic cable, the conductors may be embedded within, or attached to a surface of, a jacket.

主权项

1. A cable comprising:
a separator formed of a dielectric material, dimensioned to at least separate a first twisted pair from a second twisted pair within a cable core; and first and second electrical conductors embedded within, or attached to an outer surface of, said separator.