Preconnectorized Optical Cable Assemblies with Adjustable Tap Points
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Solution Overview
Problem
Data center cabling infrastructure requires flexible and efficient solutions to accommodate varying configurations, as traditional methods of installing multi-fiber cable networks are labor-intensive and costly, necessitating improved preconnectorized optical distribution cable assemblies that can adapt to different data center layouts.
Innovation Solution
A distribution cable assembly with adjustable tap points that allow for customizable spacing and configuration, enabling the routing of subunit cables to form tap cables of varying lengths, and incorporating a mesh material for flexibility and ease of installation, along with snap-fit mechanisms and grommets for strain relief.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If preconnectorized fiber optic cables are used to improve installation efficiency, then installation time and labor costs are reduced, but flexibility to accommodate different data center configurations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The distribution cable is divided into multiple subunit cables (e.g., 6, 8, 12, or 24 subunits) that can be independently routed and terminated. Each subunit cable contains one or more optical fibers, allowing selective activation and configuration based on specific data center requirements while maintaining the benefits of preconnectorized installation
Solution Approach 2:
The cable assembly incorporates adjustable spacing between subunit cables and flexible routing capabilities, enabling the infrastructure to adapt dynamically to different data center layouts and configurations. The preconnectorized design maintains ease of installation while the modular structure provides configurability
2Power
If high-density optical components are incorporated to meet performance demands, then bandwidth and data transmission capability are improved, but space requirements and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple optical fibers are nested within subunit cables, which are in turn nested within the main distribution cable. This hierarchical nesting allows high fiber density (multiple fibers per subunit, multiple subunits per cable) while maintaining organized, manageable structure that reduces installation and maintenance complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional single-cable configurations to a multi-dimensional cable assembly structure with multiple subunit cables arranged in specific patterns (e.g., star-wrapped, stranded). This spatial arrangement optimizes fiber density while maintaining flexibility and reducing bending radius constraints
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a distribution cable assembly that has various features to enable flexible configurations to accommodate various data center configurations.