Patent ID: 7090407

Claim:
A preconnectorized outdoor cable comprising: at least two strength components having respective tensile strength ratings, an optical transmission component, and at least one tensile strength member having a tensile strength rating disposed generally adjacent to at least one of the strength components, the strength member and one of the strength components defining a tensile strength rating ratio of about 0.1 to about 0.3, and a cable jacket generally surrounding the at least two strength components, the optical transmission component, and the at least one tensile strength member; and at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to an end of the cable, thereby connectorizing an optical waveguide, the optical waveguide being a portion of the optical transmission component, wherein the at least one plug connector includes a crimp housing and a connector assembly, the crimp housing having two half-shells that secure a portion of the connector assembly therebetween where the connector assembly includes a ferrule and a connector housing.