A Prototype Single-Mode Tactical Fiber Optic Cable,

Jenkins, A. C.; Lovelace, C. R.; Mascarenhas, O.; Kalomiris, V. E.

A Prototype Single-Mode Tactical Fiber Optic Cable,

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Abstract:

A ruggedized all-dielectric cable with two tightly buffered dual wavelength single-mode fibers was designed to meet the rigors of tactical deployment. The cable was designed against specific requirements to achieve desirable mechanical and optical performance. Testing included environmental attenuation performance over the temperature range of -46 C to 71 C. Mechanical durability tests of cyclic flex, radial compression, knot, cold bending, tensile strength, and impact were performed in accordance with DOD-STD-1678. Laboratory-fabricated cable samples met or surpassed the thermal and mechanical requirements, exhibiting a mean added loss of less than 0.1 dBkm at 130 and 1550 nm over the temperature range of -46 C to 71 C.

Author(s):

Jenkins, A. C. ; Lovelace, C. R. ; Mascarenhas, O. ; Kalomiris, V. E.

Author Organization(s):

AT AND T BELL LABS NORCROSS GA

Supplementary Note:

This article is from 'Proceedings of the International Wire and Cable Symposium (35th) Held in Reno, Nevada on 18-20 November 1986,' AD-A180 828, p510-516.

Pagination:

0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric

Communities of Interest:

No COI(s) Identified

Descriptor(s):

*FIBER OPTICS, *CABLES, TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, DIELECTRICS, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS

Field(s)/Group(s):

Optics

Keyword(s):

Component Reports, Single mode fibers, Prototypes

Report Date:

1986 Nov 01