A fiber optic cable having at least one optical fiber component disposed
within at least one retention area of a support member. The support member
includes metallic or dielectric materials having the retention area
generally longitudinally formed therein relative to an axis of the cable.
The cable can include a cable jacket substantially surrounding the support
member. Additionally, the cable can include a cushioning zone adjacent the
optical fiber component, a water-blocking component and/or an interfacial
layer at least partially disposed between an outer surface of the support
member and the cable jacket. The support member can have at least one
bendable tab for at least partially covering the retention area.
