A fiber optic cable having optical sub-units each respectively including at
least one optical fiber ribbon. The optical sub-units are removably
connected together by a web of jacketing material. The optical fiber
ribbons are generally twisted about their respective longitudinal axes by
stranded strength fibers disposed about the optical ribbons. The fiber
optic cable can be used as a stand alone component or, for example, in
fan-out or break-out cables.