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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 13, 2018
Superior Essex International Lp, Atlanta, GA (US);
Christopher W. McNutt, Woodstock, GA (US);
Robin D. Gainsford, Marietta, GA (US);
Superior Essex International LP, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
A hybrid or composite cable may include a core component and a plurality of buffer tubes positioned around the core component. The core component may include a plurality of twisted pairs of individually insulated conductors and a filling compound positioned between and around the plurality of twisted pairs. The filling compound may have a density of less than approximately 0.70 g/cmand may further include a plurality of microspheres. Each of the plurality of buffer tubes may be configured to house at least one optical fiber. Additionally, a jacket may be formed around the core component and the plurality of buffer tubes.