1 Scope
This part of IEC 60794
describes test procedures to verify the mechanical and functional integrity of the
fibre ribbon structure. The test determines the capability of the ribbon to withstand
torsion without delamination between optical fibre and ribbon bonding agent.
This document applies to optical fibre ribbons in optical cables for use with telecommunication
equipment and devices employing similar techniques, and to optical fibre ribbons in
cables having a combination of both optical fibres and electrical conductors.
This document is not applicable to partially-bonded ribbons. The method for partially-bonded
ribbons is under consideration.
Throughout the document, the wording "optical cable" can also include optical fibre
units, microduct fibre units, etc.
NOTE The environmental testing of optical fibre ribbon would be valuable for some applications.
Useful information about suitable test methods can be found in the optical fibre standards
IEC 60793‑1‑50, IEC 60793‑1‑51, IEC 60793‑1‑52, and IEC 60793‑1‑53.