Abstract:
The present invention relates to a barrier tape (32) for use as part of a communication cable to improve crosstalk attenuation. The barrier tape (32) is provided with one or more barrier layers (35, 37) of discontinuous conductive segments (34, 38). Conductive segments (34, 38) of one barrier layer (35, 37) are preferably sized and shaped to overlie gaps (36, 40) between conductive segments (34, 38) of another barrier layer (35, 37).
Abstract:
A cable component that comprises a main body where at least a part of the main body is formed of an insulation material, and at least one non-flammable portion is disposed in the insulation material of the main body. The non-flammable portion forms at least about 25% by volume of the cable component, is flexible, and reduces the amount of the insulation material of the main body, thereby reducing the fuel load in the cable component.