Flexible optical fiber ribbons and methods of formation thereof

Abstract

The present invention provides flexible optical fiber ribbons and methods of formation thereof. The optical fiber cable includes a plurality of flexible ribbons, a plurality of first bonding regions and a second bonding region. Each of the plurality of flexible ribbons includes a plurality of optical fibers. Adjacent ones of the plurality of optical fibers are attached to each other by one of theplurality of first bonding regions. The second bonding region joins a first one of the plurality of flexible ribbons with a second one of the plurality of flexible ribbons.

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technical field [0001] The present application relates generally to fiber optic cables and, in particular embodiments, to flexible fiber optic ribbons and methods of forming the same. Background technique [0002] Optical fibers are very small diameter glass filaments that are capable of transmitting optical signals over long distances at very high speeds and with relatively low signal loss relative to standard copper wire networks. As a result, fiber optic cables are widely used for long distance communications and have replaced other technologies such as satellite communications, standard wireline communications, and the like. In addition to long-distance communications, optical fibers are used in many applications such as medicine, aviation, computer data servers, and more. [0003] Fiber optic cables capable of carrying high data rates while occupying minimal space are increasingly required in many applications. Such a need may arise, for example, in data servers where...

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Excessive compressive stress during manufacturing, cable installation or repair can adversely affect the mechanical and optical performance of traditional optical fibers

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