GIT Optral Technology

WRAPPING TUBE CABLE DESIGN
The new ultra-density fiber optic cable technology, Wrapping Tube Cable, is made possible by the introduction of SpiderWeb Ribbon. SWR
allows for significant reduction in cable diameter because the ribbon can be bunched and bundled allowing it to be packed tightly into
a high density cable.
2.1 SpiderWeb Ribbon
As mentioned previously, the key technology that allows for this innovative cable design is SpiderWeb Ribbon. SWR, illustrated in Figure 1—
SpiderWeb Ribbon Design and Functionality, consists of 12 fibers that are connected to each other by an intermittent UV-curable resin. The
intermittent nature of the bond allows for the ribbon to be bunched similar to a bundle of loose fibers. The intermittent bond also allows the
ribbon to act as either a traditional ribbon for mass fusion splicing or to be broken out into individual fibers. The SpiderWeb Ribbon can also be
striped and bundled with other SpiderWeb Ribbons to create a high-density fiber package.