Buffer Coating Protective material applied to fibers. Increases apparent fiber size. May be more than one layer. Stated in microns. Usually thicker or multi-coated on tight- buffer cables.

• 缓冲涂层光纤上使用的一种保护性材料。增加了光纤外观尺寸。这样,光纤可能不止一层。光纤的大小从微米开始。通常比密封缓冲电缆粗或者是多几层涂层。