Abstract:
A method, an extrusion apparatus (11, 111) and a plant (6) for continuously manufacturing a communication cable (1, 101, 201, 301) are described, wherein a plurality of twisted pairs (49) of insulated conductors (50) are housed in respective cavities (53) longitudinally formed within an elongated integral body (2). The cavities (53) have a substantially circular cross-section and a maximum diameter (Dmax) adapted to prevent any relative movement of the twisted pairs (49) of insulated conductors (50) with respect to one another, while each of said pairs (49) of insulated conductors (50) is substantially free to move within said cavities (53) along the longitudinal direction (X-X) of the cable (1, 201, 301). Advantageously, the communications cable (1, 101, 201, 301) of the invention has both the desired electrical characteristics, such as a reduced cross-talk and good electrical stability, and mechanical characteristics which enable the cable (1, 101, 201, 301) to be easily manufactured, handled and installed.
Abstract:
Optical cable, in particular for submarine connections, comprising a water blocking resin filling composition of reduced hardness disposed into interstices (105). Preferably, said resin composition is a polyurethane resin comprising less than about 35 % by weight of a polyol/polyisocyanate mixture and from about 60 % to about 90 % by weight of a mineral oil. Said polyurethane resin preferably further comprises less than about 12 % by weight of a coupling agent. The cable comprises an optical core (100) surrounded by plurality of metallic wires (106), an outer polymeric sheath (108), the optical core (100) of the 'tight' type, wherein a plurality of optical fibers (103) is embedded into a polymeric matrix (102) disposed around a strength member (101).
Abstract:
Optical core for a telecommunications cable comprising at least one support consisting of a central reinforcing member and a first coating layer of a thermoplastic polymer applied around the central member, a plurality of optical fibres arranged around the support and a second coating layer extruded around the support. The optical fibres, in each transverse section of the core, are arranged substantially tangential to the support and, around their remaining portion, are completely encapsulated in the second coating layer. The core can be built using a process wherein the fibres are guided inside appropriate grooves to give conditions of substantial tangency to the support as far as the zone of extrusion.
Abstract:
An optical fibre filter (1, 1') comprises a dual-mode optical fibre (2) which includes a core (3) and a cladding (4) and through which an optical signal can pass; a pair of coupling regions (8, 9) formed in the optical fibre (2) at a predefined mutual distance (L) so as to produce a power transfer between a first and a second propagation modes (LP01, LP11) of the optical signal; and a phase shift region (10) defined by a section of the fibre (2) lying between the coupling regions (10) defined by a section of the fibre (2) lying between the coupling regions (8, 9), for producing a phase shift between the first and second propagation modes (LP01, LP11); in which, in the coupling regions (8, 9), the optical fibre (2) has, in cross section, an asymmetrical refractive index profile.
Abstract:
The method and the apparatus of the invention use preheating essentially by forced thermal convection. Particularly for conductors with metal tape reinforcement, such as for example Milliken conductors, where it has been found that the traditional magnetic-induction heating is not satisfactory since the tape reinforcement shields the conductors elements.
Abstract:
Cable for high voltage direct current transmission, comprising at least one conductor and at least one extruded insulating layer consisting of a polymeric composition comprising a polyethylene and at least one unsaturated fatty acid. Insulating composition, comprising a polyethylene and at least one unsaturated fatty acid.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an acousto-optic device having a number of acoustic attenuating structures and a method to limit the parasitic effects of a surface acoustic wave. The structures include any combination of the following: surrounding the acousto-optic conversion region with acoustic absorber, placing acoustic absorber near to the transducer(s), placing a strip of acoustic absorber between optical waveguides formed in the device, shaping one or more ends of acoustic waveguides formed in the device to absorb energy from the transducer(s), and/or extending the acoustic waveguides to further limit irradiation of unguided acoustic waves.
Abstract:
The ceramic fibre panel having a high resistance to perforation comprises asheet-like element (2) for supporting a plurality of tiles (3) in ceramic material and adhesive substances to hold the tiles against the sheet-like element itself; between the tiles and the sheet-like element there is also present a substrate of elastomeric material (4).