The present disclosure provides an optical waveguide cable. The optical waveguide cable includes one or more optical waveguide bands positioned substantially along a longitudinal axis of the optical waveguide cable. The optical waveguide cable includes one or more layers substantially concentric to the longitudinal axis of the optical waveguide cable. The one or more layers include a cylindrical enclosure. The one or more optical waveguide bands include a plurality of light transmission elements. The density of the cylindrical enclosure is at most 0.935 gram per cubic centimeter. The optical waveguide cable has a waveguide factor of about 44%. The one or more optical waveguide bands are coupled longitudinally with the cylindrical enclosure.

Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.

Various optical fiber cables and systems and methods associated therewith are disclosed herein. An optical fiber cable may include a jacket, an optical fiber and a metal wire disposed within a passage defined by the jacket. The metal wire may be coupled to the optical fiber.

A fiber optic cable includes an optical fiber, a strength layer surrounding the optical fiber, and an outer jacket surrounding the strength layer. The strength layer includes a matrix material in which is integrated a plurality of reinforcing fibers. A fiber optic cable includes an optical fiber, a strength layer, a first electrical conductor affixed to an outer surface of the strength layer, a second electrical conductor affixed to the outer surface of the strength layer, and an outer jacket. The strength layer includes a polymeric material in which is embedded a plurality of reinforcing fibers. A method of manufacturing a fiber optic cable includes mixing a base material in an extruder. A strength layer is formed about an optical fiber. The strength layer includes a polymeric film with embedded reinforcing fibers disposed in the film. The base material is extruded through an extrusion die to form an outer jacket.

The invention provides a laser system for performing an intraocular procedure. The laser system includes a single use, disposable laser probe configured to be coupled to a laser source and transmit laser energy from the laser source to a target tissue for treatment thereof. The laser probe comprises a laser transmitting member including a fiber optic core comprising a delivery tip for transmitting laser energy from the laser source to the target tissue during a procedure. The laser probe further includes a light emitting member providing illumination in a field of view proximate to the delivery tip of the fiber core, thereby providing a clear field of view for a surgeon during laser treatment of the target tissue.

Optoelectronic devices with a support member and methods of manufacturing or assembling the same are provided. An example of an optoelectronic device according to the present disclosure includes a substrate and an optical component and an electronic component disposed thereon or therein. The optoelectronic device further includes a ferrule coupled to the optical fiber and an optical socket receiving the ferrule therein. The optoelectronic device includes a support member disposed between the substrate and the optical socket such that the optical socket is spaced from the substrate by the support member.

Embodiments of an optical fiber cable are provided. The optical fiber cable includes at least one optical fiber, a buffer tube surrounding the at least one optical fiber, and at least one tensile element wound around the buffer tube. The at least one tensile element has a laylength of at least 200 mm. The optical fiber cable also includes an exterior jacket surrounding the tensile element. The exterior jacket is made up of at least one polyolefin, at least one thermoplastic elastomer, and at least one high aspect ratio inorganic filler. Further, the exterior jacket has an averaged coefficient of thermal expansion of no more than 120(10.sup.6) m/mK.

A fiber optic cable includes an optical fiber, strength components disposed on opposite sides of the optical fiber, and a polymeric cable jacket. The optical fiber includes a glass core, a glass cladding, and a polymer coating. The cable jacket surrounds the optical fiber and the strength components. Further, the cable jacket is tightly drawn onto the optical fiber, where excess fiber length of the optical fiber is such that positive strain is present in the optical fiber at room temperature (25 C.).

An optical cable including a load bearing core includes a longitudinally and radially extending slot housing at least one optical fibre, wherein the slot has a width providing a low clearance for the optical fibre(s) housed therein and preventing two optical fibres being stuck to one another; and the slot has a depth equal to or lower than a radius of the core.

A fiber optic cable includes an optical fiber element including a core and cladding layer. A strength member layer is positioned over the optical fiber element and includes a layer of fiber elements composed of at least 25% high temperature fiber material. An outer jacket layer is positioned over the strength member layer and is formed of a highly flame-resistant material.