Types of Fiber Optic Cables To Consider Before Network Installation
                     Types of Fiber Optic Cables To Consider Before 
Network Installation
As technology advances, there is a need to bring in a change in the 
wires too. Fiber optic cables are like copper cables. A copper wire 
system uses electronic pulses to send information. The optical cables 
use light pulses to do the same. 
Introduction: 
Optical fiber is another common term of fiber optic cable. These cables have a large bandwidth 
capacity, high resistance, and need less maintenance. The pre-terminated fiber cable 
assemblies have two layers of glass, termed as (i) core layer (ii) cladding layer. The core glass 
layer carries the light signal. The cladding layer around the core prevents the light from 
escaping. The refractive index of the cladding is lower than the core. 
Uses of Fiber Optic Cables
Fiber optic cables have various applications like telecommunications, surveillance, and 
computer networking. Optical cables allow networks to send data at high speed. Many 
broadcasting industries use optical cables for CATV, HDTV, and other related applications. 
Optical fiber cables are also helpful for audio and video transmissions.
Single-mode Fiber (SMF)
Single-mode fiber, as the name suggests, carries a single source of light in a straight line.
Multimode Fiber 
The diameter of multimode fiber ranges between 50 to 100 microns. So, it can accept multiple 
light signals that travel across the phenomenon of light reflection.
Plastic Fiber 
Plastic fiber cables have long wavelengths of fiber through which light carries signals. These 
cables transmit signals up to 10 meters and have low bandwidth. 
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