lightweight fibre optic submarine cable, 1997

Made:
1997 in France

Alcatel lightweight fibre optic submarine cable, made by Alcatel Submarine Networks, probably France, 1997. For deep sea use, down to 8000 metres

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
2006-49
Materials:
glass, plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 1 mm diameter
type:
cable
credit:
Donated by Alcatel