The LINDEN-SPE-7107-10 Hybrid (-049) Buoyant Hybrid Cable is a rugged underwater hybrid cable designed for applications that require both optical communication and electrical conductor capability in a single buoyant cable construction. It is suitable for subsea, marine, ROV, towed system, sensor, and offshore equipment applications where reliable signal transmission, strength, flexibility, and neutral or positive buoyancy are important.

This cable is built with Linden Photonics’ buoyant cable construction, helping reduce cable sag and handling load in water while maintaining dependable performance in demanding marine environments.

Key Features

• Hybrid cable design combining fiber optic elements and electrical conductors
• Buoyant outer construction for underwater use
• Designed for marine, subsea, offshore, and oceanographic applications
• Supports high-speed optical data transmission
• Electrical conductors can support power, control, or signal lines
• Rugged jacket construction for harsh underwater environments
• Flexible and durable for repeated deployment and retrieval
• Suitable for use with ROVs, sensors, telemetry systems, and towed equipment
• Engineered for low weight in water and improved handling
• Custom configurations available depending on fiber count, conductor size, jacket material, and termination requirements

Product Description

The LINDEN-SPE-7107-10 Hybrid (-049) Buoyant Hybrid Cable is designed for underwater systems that need a compact and reliable cable solution carrying both optical fiber and electrical conductors. By combining these functions into one cable, it reduces the need for multiple separate cables, simplifies deployment, and improves system reliability.

The optical fiber component provides high-bandwidth data transmission for video, telemetry, communication, and sensor data. The electrical conductor portion can be used for power delivery, control signals, or low-voltage electrical communication depending on the system requirement.

Its buoyant cable structure makes it especially useful in underwater environments where cable weight, drag, and handling are important concerns. The buoyant layer helps the cable remain easier to manage in water and reduces downward loading on connected equipment.

Typical Applications

• ROV and mini-ROV tether systems
• Underwater camera and video systems
• Marine sensor platforms
• Oceanographic research equipment
• Offshore monitoring systems
• Subsea communication and control systems
• Towed underwater devices
• Diver communication or inspection systems
• Remote marine instrumentation
• Hybrid power and fiber telemetry systems

Construction Overview

The cable typically includes:

• Optical fiber core for data transmission
• Electrical conductors for power or signal use
• Strength members for mechanical durability
• Protective internal layers
• Buoyant outer layer
• Rugged marine-grade jacket

Exact construction can be customized depending on the operating environment, water depth, load requirement, fiber type, conductor size, and connector/termination needs.