Of a communications cable , a component intended to protect the critical internal components, e.g., buffer tubes or fibers, or electrical conductors, from damage from external mechanical attack, e.g., rodent attack or abrasion. [After FAA ] Note: Armor usually takes the form of a steel or aluminum tape wrapped about an inner jacket that covers the critical internal components. An outer jacket usually covers the armor.
ARMOR
Meaning of ARMOR in English
Telecommunication standard terms English vocab. Английский словарь стандартных телекоммуникационных терминов. 2012