Central Member

The center component of a cable. It serves as an antibuckling element to resist temperature-induced stresses. Sometimes serves as a strength element. The central member is composed of steel, fiberglass, or glass-reinforced plastic.




Related Terms
Central Member,   Central Office,   Central Office (CO),   Strength Member,   Strength Member,   Transmitter Central Wavelength,  

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