OPTICAL-FIBER CABLES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS PREMISES

This paper describes a new drop cable, a new cluster-type drop cable f or residential premises, a new indoor cable, a new termination cable a nd a new riser cable for fiber distribution in residential and busines s premises, The structural design of these cables is investigated and the optimum structures for cost reduction of cable and installation ar e obtained. Based on the results, these cables are manufactured and th eir transmission and mechanical characteristics are confirmed to be st able.