| 摘要 |
An optical cable comprises a strength member (1) extending along the cable, an extruded plastics sheath (5, 5') that envelops the strength member and contains at least one tubular passage (2, 2') in which is loosely housed at least one optical fibre (3), the strength member (1) and the sheath (5, 5') being non-concentric. The cable may be terminated by: (i) cutting the sheath (5, 5') circumferentially with a single cut which cuts or scores any tube located in the sheath that defines the or each tubular passage (2); (ii) breaking or kinking the strength member (1) by bending; and (iii) removing the sheath (5, 5') to expose the or each optical fibre(s) (3). The cable is relatively inexpensive to manufacture and can be terminated in a relatively simple manner at a customer entry enclosure.
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