COMPOSITE CABLE

A communications cable having both optical and metallic signal -carrying components. Note 1: A cable having optical fiber (s) and a metallic component , e.g., a metallic twisted pair, used solely for conduction of electric power to repeaters, does qualify as a composite cable. Note 2: A cable having optical fiber(s) , plus a metallic strength member or armor , does not qualify as a composite cable. Contrast with hybrid cable .