Fiber optic drop cables and preconnectorized assemblies having toning portions

A preconnectorized outdor cable, comprising:

• a cable comprising:
• an optical transmission component, the optical transmission component having an optical waveguide;
• at least two strength components, the at least two strength components disposed on opposite sides of the optical transmission component;
• a toning portion, the toning portion including a conductive wire;
• and
• a cable jacket, the cable jacket contacting at least a portion of the optical transmission component;
• and
• at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to an end of the cable, thereby connectorizing the optical waveguide, the at least one plug connector comprising:
• a crimp assembly, wherein the crimp assembly includes a crimp housing, wherein the crimp housing comprises two half-shells, the two half-shells having a longitudinal passageway for passing the at least one optical fiber therethrough, at least one cable clamping portion, and a connector assembly clamping portion, wherein the at least one cable clamping portion secures the at least one strength component;
• and
• a connector assembly, the connector assembly includes a connector body and a ferrule, wherein a portion of the connector assembly is secured in the connector assembly clamping portion of the two half-shells of the crimp housing.

A preconnectorized outdoor cable, comprising:

• a cable including:
• an optical waveguide;
• at least one tensile element;
• and
• a cable jacket;
• and
• at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to an end of the cable, thereby connectorizing an optical waveguide, the at least one plug connector having a shroud with a first end and a second end, the shroud including a first finger and a second finger for mating with a complementary receptacle, wherein the first finger and the second finger are disposed about 180 degrees apart and have different profiles for keying the plug connector with the complementary receptacle.

A fiber optic cable comprising:

• an optical transmission component;
• at least two strength components, the at least two strength components disposed on opposite sides of the optical transmission component;
• a plurality of tensile strength members, the plurality of tensile strength members being generally arranged about the optical transmission component and generally contacting the optical transmission component, the plurality of tensile strength members being fibrous tensile strength members that essentially lack anti-buckling strength;
• a toning portion, the toning portion being a toning lobe that separable and includes a conductive wire;
• and
• a cable jacket, the cable jacket contacting at least a portion of the optical transmission component.