Design and performance of ultra-high-density optical fiber cable with rollable optical fiber ribbons

摘要

This paper proposes a novel ultra-high-density optical fiber cable that employs Tollable optical fiber ribbons. The cable has great advantages in terms of cable weight and diameter, and fiber splicing workability. Moreover, it will be easy to install in a small space in underground ducts and on residential and business premises. The structural design of the reliable optical fiber ribbon is evaluated theoretically and experimentally, and an optimum adhesion pitch Pin the longitudinal direction is obtained. In addition, we examined the performance of ultra-high-density cables with a small diameter that employ Tollable optical fiber ribbons and bending-loss insensitive optical fibers. The transmission, mechanical and mid-span access performance of these cables was confirmed to be excellent.