Fiber optic cables having ultra-low shrinking filaments and methods of making the same

摘要

A fiber optic cable (20) and method of manufacturing the same having at least one optical fiber component, at least one strength member (22) and at least one ultra-low shrinking filament (23). The at least one ultra-low shrinking filament having a shrinkage of about 0.2% or less when heated and held at about 85 DEG C for about seven days. At least one strength member and at least one ultra-low shrinking filament being disposed generally between the at least one optical fiber component (24) and a cable jacket (28). The jacket generally surrounding the at least one optical fiber component, the at least one strength member and the ultra-low shrinking filament. The cable can include an interfacial layer (25) interposed between said at least one optical fiber component and the jacket. Additionally, the cable can be riser or plenum rated. <IMAGE>