CONNECTORS / TERMINATIONS WITH FIBER GLOSSARY (5)

Jumper Cable: A short fiber cable with connectors on both ends used for interconnecting other cables or for testing.

Kevlar(registered trademark): A very strong, very light, synthetic compound developed by DuPont which is used to strengthen optical cables.

Light ARMOR Cable: A cable assembly with ruggedized plastic jacketing providing fiber protection for semi-harsh environment, commercial, or industrial applications.

Loose Tube: A protective tube loosely surrounding a cabled fiber, often filled with gel. A type of fiber optic cable construction where the fiber is contained within a loose tube in the cable jacket.

Loose Tube vs. Tight Buffered: Fiber optic cables are constructed in two ways: loose tube and tight buffered. Both contain a type of strengthening member, such as aramid yarn, stainless steel wire strands or gel-filled sleeves. Each, however, is designed for very different environments.

October 24, 2011

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