US 9,734,940 B1 · Communication cables incorporating twisted pair components

Abstract

Communication cables incorporating a plurality of twisted pair components formed around a central member are described. A central member may extend lengthwise along a longitudinal length of a cable, and the central member may include a channel extending lengthwise that defines a longitudinal cavity through the central member. A plurality of twisted pair components may be formed around the central member, and each component may include a plurality of twisted pairs of individually insulated electrical conductors and at least one shield layer. The shield layer may include electrically conductive material, and the shield layer may be formed around at least one of the plurality of twisted pairs. Additionally, the shield layer may be in direct contact with the central member. Further, a jacket may be formed around the central member and the plurality of twisted pair components.

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Dependent claims

A cable comprising:

a central member extending lengthwise along a longitudinal length of the cable, the central member comprising a channel extending lengthwise and defining a longitudinal cavity through the central member, the channel comprising a cross-sectional area of at least approximately 0.8 mm2;
a plurality of twisted pair components formed around the central member, each component comprising:
a plurality of twisted pairs of individually insulated electrical conductors;
and
at least one shield layer comprising electrically conductive material, the shield layer formed around at least one of the plurality of twisted pairs and the shield layer in direct contact with the central member;
and
a jacket formed around the central member and the plurality of twisted pair components.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Communication cables incorporating twisted pair components

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Communication cables incorporating twisted pair components

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Abstract

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