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TUBE COAXIAL CABLE [3 records]

Record 1 1999-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
CONT

The optical fibers are loosely contained within the central and outer tubes. One or several additional tubes containing insulated copper pairs or a coaxial cable may also be provided. Preferably, the cable tubes and the strength members are disposed in a reverse oscillating lay or S-Z fashion around the central tube.

Key term(s)
  • reverse lay stranding
  • SZ stranding process

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
DEF

Méthode de câblage dans laquelle la direction de câblage des éléments d'une couche le long de l'axe du câble est, à la suite d'un certain nombre de tours, inversée en produisant un dessin alterné en S ou en Z.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Wires and Cables

French

Domaine(s)
  • Câbles et fils téléphoniques

Spanish

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Record 3 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Switching
  • Insulated Transmission Cabling
OBS

coaxial cable; coaxial : A cable consisting of a tube of conducting material surrounding a central conductor held in place by insulators used to transmit telegraph, telephone and television signals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commutation téléphonique
  • Canalisations isolées (Électricité)

Spanish

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