Patent ID: 7231119
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic cable comprising: a plurality of subunits, the plurality of subunits each including a single respective fiber optic ribbon and a respective sheath that is tight-buffered about the single respective fiber optic ribbon so that each respective sheath must be breached to access the respective fiber optic ribbon thereby providing a security feature for each subunit, wherein each fiber optic ribbon includes a plurality of optical fibers connected by a matrix material and the plurality of subunits form a subunit stack; at least one dry insert, the dry insert disposed about the plurality of subunits for coupling the plurality of subunits within the fiber optic cable, wherein the plurality of subunits have a normalized pull-out force between about 0.5 N/m and about 5.0 N/m; at least one strength member; and a cable jacket.