Fiber optic distribution cables and methods for manufacturing the same are
disclosed. The methods present one or more optical fibers outward of the
protective covering for distribution of the same toward the subscriber.
In one method of making the fiber optic distribution cables, an indexing
tube is provided for indexing a tether tube within the indexing tube for
providing the distribution optical fiber with a suitable excess fiber
length. In another method, a demarcation point is provided for inhibiting
the movement (i.e., pistoning) of the distribution optical fiber into and
out of the distribution cable. In still another method, one or more caps
are provided for closing one or more the openings in the protective
covering used for accessing the optical fibers within the fiber optic
distribution cable. Additionally, other methods may include providing a
fiber optic distribution cable having a dry construction and/or a
non-round cross-section.