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The function of the grounding wire in the optical cable shielding layer
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Its genius lies in its dual functionality: it serves as a conventional ground wire (or shield wire) to protect the high-voltage conductors from lightning strikes, while simultaneously housing optical fibers in its core to provide a high-speed data path. An optical ground wire (also known as an OPGW or, in the IEEE standard, an optical fiber composite overhead ground wire) is a type of cable that is used in overhead power lines. Shielding and grounding are essential strategies for managing interference and protecting electrical cables. Generally, cables fall into two broad categories: power cables, which transmit electrical power at relatively high voltages and currents, and signal cables, which carry low-level signals.
The function of the grounding wire in the optical cable shielding layer
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