Optical fiber cable assembly

摘要

The present invention provides optical fiber communication cable assemblies useful for separating and conveying individual fibers from a multiple optical fiber cable to connectors in a protective manner. The optical fiber cable assembly is suitable for outdoor use and includes a ( i ) cable with multiple optical fibers; ( ii ) a furcation unit attached to the cable for directing individual optical fibers from the cable to furcation legs; and ( iii ) multiple furcation legs receiving at least one of the optical fibers. The furcation legs include ( i ) a buffer tube surrounding the optical fiber; ( ii ) strength members surrounding the buffer tube; and ( iii ) a jacket surrounding the strength members. The furcation legs typically exhibit a tensile rating of at least about 22,7 kilograms (50 pounds (lb f )), more typically 45,4 kilograms (100 pounds (lb f )) or more.