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<p>There are many types of fiber optic cables, that are put together to form fiber optic cable assemblies to execute their function. There are two main types of fiber optic cables. Multimode vs Single Mode</p> <p>Fiber optic cables carry light signals in the form of modes. A mode is a path that the light beam follows when traveling down the fiber. There are two basic types of optical cable used for data and communications, single-mode and multimode. The major differences are core size and the distance signals can be carried. The fiber cable is measured by its core and cladding diameter in micrometers (µm).</p> <p><strong>Single-mode fiber</strong>&nbsp;is the simplest structure. It contains a very thin core, and all signals travel straight down the middle without bouncing off the edges. Single-mode fiber optic cables are typically used for CATV, Internet, and telephone applications, where the signals are carried by single-mode fibers wrapped into a bundle.<o:p></o:p></p> <article> <img width="278" height="114" alt="Singlemode fiber" loading="lazy" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/media/image/2023-12/single_mode.png?itok=ybt-BNmv"> </article> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><br><strong>Multimode fiber </strong>is the other type of fiber optic cable. It is about 10 times larger diametrical core than a single-mode cable that allows multiple modes of light to pass through a variety of different paths at a given time. These cable types can only send data over short distances. Therefore, they are used, among other applications, for interconnecting computer networks, audio/video applications, and data applications in Local Area Networks (LANs).<o:p></o:p></p> <article> <img width="296" height="139" alt="Multimode Fiber" loading="lazy" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/media/image/2023-12/multimode.png?itok=UnZ2qyfF"> </article> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><br><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-fareast-language:FR;" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color:rgb(244,243,246);color:rgb(23,23,21);"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Raleway, arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Discover our&nbsp;</span></span><a style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(244, 243, 246);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(27, 94, 170);cursor:pointer;font-family:Raleway, arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;transition-duration:0.15s;transition-property:color, background, background-color, background-image, background-size, background-position, border-color, text-shadow, box-shadow, opacity, transform, text-indent, filter, -webkit-transform, -webkit-filter;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" href="/products/fiber-optic-solutions" target="_blank"><u>Fiber Optics solutions</u></a><span style="background-color:rgb(244,243,246);color:rgb(23,23,21);"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Raleway, arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> dedicated to harsh environment military and aeronautical applications. 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<p>Optical Fiber refers to the complete assembly of fibers, strength members, and jacket. It sends digital data at the speed of light because optical fiber cable operates by transmitting light through flexible, optically pure fibers of glass.</p> <p>Each optical fiber strand is about the width of a human hair. The fibers are arranged in core bundles called optical cables - the light is transmitted through this core. The outer optical material is known as cladding which surrounds the core and reflects light back into the core.</p> <p>Optical fiber patch cables can transmit over long distances, which makes them ideal for networking, telecommunications, and data centers.</p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb(244,243,246);color:rgb(23,23,21);"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Raleway, arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Discover our&nbsp;</span></span><a style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(244, 243, 246);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(27, 94, 170);cursor:pointer;font-family:Raleway, arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;transition-duration:0.15s;transition-property:color, background, background-color, background-image, background-size, background-position, border-color, text-shadow, box-shadow, opacity, transform, text-indent, filter, -webkit-transform, -webkit-filter;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" href="/products/fiber-optic-solutions" target="_blank"><u style="box-sizing:inherit;">Fiber Optics solutions</u></a><span style="background-color:rgb(244,243,246);color:rgb(23,23,21);"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Raleway, arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> dedicated to harsh environment military and aeronautical applications. If you need any assistance in selecting the right Fiber Optics interconnect solution for your requirements, please contact our&nbsp;</span></span><a style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(244, 243, 246);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(27, 94, 170);cursor:pointer;font-family:Raleway, arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;transition-duration:0.15s;transition-property:color, background, background-color, background-image, background-size, background-position, border-color, text-shadow, box-shadow, opacity, transform, text-indent, filter, -webkit-transform, -webkit-filter;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" href="https://support.amphenol-socapex.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new" target="_blank"><u style="box-sizing:inherit;">Technical Support Team.</u></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The high bandwidth capabilities and low attenuation characteristics make optical fiber ideal for gigabit transmission and beyond.</p> <p><strong>Greater bandwidth, higher speed</strong><br>Fiber optic cables are able to transmit much more data than copper cables of the same diameter.</p> <p><strong>Security</strong><br>Since fiber optic systems do not emit RF signals, they are difficult to tap into without being detected.</p> <p><strong>Less attenuation (signal loss) over greater distances</strong><br>Copper cables require a booster after just 328 ft. (100 meters) while single-mode fiber cables reliably can go thousands of feet before an amplifier or repeater is needed.</p> <p><strong>Decreased size, weight and cost in the long run</strong><br>Compared to copper conductors of equivalent signal carrying capacity, fiber optic cables are easier to install and maintain, require less duct space, weigh 10 to 15 times less and cost less than copper.</p> <p><strong>No sparks or shorts</strong><br>Fiber optics do not emit sparks or cause short circuits, which is important in explosive gas or flammable environments.</p> <p><strong>Electromagnetic/Radio Frequency Interference Immunity</strong><br>Optical fibers are immune to electromagnetic interference and emit no radiation.</p> <p><strong>Grounding</strong><br>Fiber optic cables do not have any metal conductors; consequently, they do not pose the shock hazards inherent in copper cables.</p> <p>Discover our&nbsp;Fiber Optics solutions (termini, connector, cordsets, cables, drums) dedicated to harsh environment military and aeronautical applications.&nbsp;</p> <p>Discover our&nbsp;<a href="/products/fiber-optic-solutions" target="_blank">Fiber Optics solutions</a> dedicated to harsh environment military and aeronautical applications. If you need any assistance in selecting the right Fiber Optics interconnect solution for your requirements, please contact our&nbsp;<a href="https://support.amphenol-socapex.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new" target="_blank">Technical Support Team.</a>&nbsp;</p>