Hybrid fibre-optic assemblies: a miniature, multi-functional cable for quasi- and fully-distributed measurements

A new, modular approach to fibre-optic sensing is presented, where different types of optical fibres and other wires are combined to compact, hybrid cable assemblies, customized for each application. These fibre-optic assemblies can be embedded or integrated in various settings, enabling multi-parameter sensing and the measurement of new parameters. In this work, we describe the fabrication process of these miniature, multi-functional cables and how it can be directly used for sensing purposes in 3 end-user inspired applications.