Some properties of optic fiber cables

High tensile strength is a must for an optical fiber cable. This property is very much useful while pulling the fiber through a duct and during installation under ocean. Crush resistance is another property by virtue of which cables can withstand large lateral forces while being run over by large vehicles. Optimum stiffness to avoid excess binding is a property which helps fiber to minimize radiation loss due to bending and possible breaks. Abrasion resistance is another property by which fibers gets protected from possible abrasions. Abrasions if exist any leads to fiber loss. Fiber cables are designed with proper vibration isolation. Most of the fiber cables are protected from moisture and chemicals. Fiber optic cables are very thin and smaller in size. Fiber cables are flexible and temperature resistant. They are also flame retardant and rodent resistant. Life span of fiber optic cables is more when compared to copper cables. Fiber cables when used in long distance communication, offer high degree of signal security without any cross talk and with a wide bandwidth.