Figure-of-eight cable

A figure of eight cable comprising:

• a first cable element longitudinally extending along a first longitudinal axis and comprising a first core and a first outer sheath enclosing said first core, wherein said first core is an electrical core and comprises at least two stranded insulated electrical conductors;
• a second cable element longitudinally extending along a second longitudinal axis and comprising a second core and a second outer sheath enclosing said second core, wherein said second core is an optical core and comprises at least one optical fiber;
• a web joining said first outer sheath and said second outer sheath so as to provide said cable with a major plane of symmetry comprising the longitudinal axes of the first and second cable elements, wherein the web, the first outer sheath, and the second outer sheath are formed as a monolithic structure;
• and
• at least one strength member embedded within said first outer sheath or said second outer sheath,
• wherein all strength members comprised in said cable are substantially located on said major plane of symmetry;
• wherein said cable includes only one strength member;
• and
• wherein said one strength member is disposed within said first outer sheath or said second outer sheath at a position diametrically opposing said web.