An optical communications cable having two or more different types of optical fibers, e.g., single-mode and multimode fibers. Contrast with composite cable.

An assembly of two or more cables, of the same or different types or categories, covered by one overall sheath.

An assembly of two or more different types of cable units, cables or categories covered by an overall sheath, It may be covered by an overall shield.

Fiber cable containing both singlemode and multimode fiber.

Multi-conductor cable that contains two or more types of components.

A communications cable containing two or more types of conductors carrying electric signals, a mix of conductors and optical fibers, and/or two or more kinds of optical fiber. A cable containing signal-bearing media and electric power conductors.