Communication cables incorporating twisted pair separators with cooling channels

A cable comprising:

• a plurality of twisted pairs of individually insulated electrical conductors;
• a separator extending lengthwise and positioned between at least two of the plurality of twisted pairs, the separator configured to maintain the at least two pairs in a predetermined configuration and the separator comprising:
• a first channel extending lengthwise and defining a longitudinal cavity through the separator;
• and
• a plurality of second channels positioned at respective locations along a longitudinal length of the separator, each second channel extending from the first channel to an outer periphery of the separator;
• and
• a jacket formed around the plurality of twisted pairs and the separator.

A cable comprising:

• a plurality of twisted pairs of individually insulated electrical conductors;
• a separator extending lengthwise and positioned between at least two of the plurality of twisted pairs, the separator having a cross-sectional shape with a central portion and a plurality of fins extending from the central portion, each of the plurality of fins extending between two of the plurality of twisted pairs, the separator comprising:
• a first channel extending lengthwise and defining a longitudinal cavity through the central portion of the separator, and
• a plurality of second channels positioned at respective locations along a longitudinal length of the separator, each second channel extending from the first channel to an outer periphery of the separator;
• and
• a jacket formed around the plurality of twisted pairs and the separator.