What is fiber optic cable?
What is fiber optic cable?
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A fiber-optic cable, also known as an optical-fiber cable, is an assembly similar to an electrical cable but containing one or more optical fibers that are used to carry light. The optical fiber elements are typically individually coated with plastic layers and contained in a protective tube suitable for the environment where the cable is used. Different types of cable are used for fiber-optic communication in different applications, for example long-distance telecommunication or providing a high-speed data connection between different parts of a building.
How Fiber Optic Works?
Fiber Optics has the work of transmission of light particles, or photons. Fiber optics transmit data as light through thin sheets of glass or plastic. Each fiber consists of a core, where the light travels through it, and a surrounding cladding that reflects the light back into the core part. Data is converted into light using a laser or LED, and these light pulses travel through the core, bouncing off the cladding to stay contained in it. At the receiving end, a photodetector converts the light back into the electrical signals. This technology allows for fast, high-capacity data transmission with minimal signal loss, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and therefore the security is enhanced. Fiber optics are generally used for high-speed internet, telecommunications, medical devices, and many more industrial applications.
Uses of MTP/MPO Fiber Cable
- Fiber Optics can be used in Computer Broadcasting and Networking
- Fiber Optics are used on the Internet. They are also used in Television Cable.
- Fiber Optics are widely used in Military Activities. They are also used in Medical Purposes like for precise illumination.
- They can also be used in Underwater environments as they don’t require to be replaced frequently.
Advantages of Fiber Optics
- Fiber Optics supports bandwidth with higher capacities.
- Electromagnetic Interference is very little with Fiber Optics.
- Fiber Optics are stronger and lighter than copper cables.
- Very little Maintenance is required in Optical Fiber.
Disadvantages of Fiber Optics
- Fiber Optics is more costly than PreTerminated Fiber Cable.
- Huge manual work is required to install new cables.
- Some optical fibers like glass fiber require more protection.
- Fiber Optics are more fragile i.e., can be easily broken, or signals can be lost easily.