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A fiber optic cable is a type of cable that has numerous numbers of optical fiber bundled together covered in a protective layer. Instead of electrical signals like copper wires, pulses of light pass through to transfer data. Fiber optic cable uses total internal reflection phenomenon.
Types of Fiber Optics
There are three types of fiber optic cables available in the market. There are Single mode, Multimode, and Photonic fiber optics. The core diameter is very small in the single-mode. Multimode has a bigger core diameter. This allows more light to pass through it which means more data passes through it at any given time. This is good for short-distance applications.
In photonic fiber, the cavities around the core guide the transmission of light. The presence of core could be in a glass or even in the air cavity. Although these cables are available in the market, their performance is still under observation.
Benefits of Fiber Optics
High Bandwidth Levels – Fiber Optics can provide more data bandwidth than the copper wires of the same diameter. Especially, single-mode cable has an outstanding performance in this regard. Fiber optic has a better chance against Latency as well. You get more downloading and uploading speed.
Safety and Security – Optical Fibers are very safe to handle because electricity is not involved in transferring data. These cables come with a lot of security as well. Fiber optic does not emit signals that is why is it incredibility difficult to intercept the data.
EMI Immunity – This another advantage that comes with fiber optics. Cross-talk is a major issue with electrical cables. It causes data interruption and performance issues. Fiber optics, on the other hand, do not produce electromagnetic interferences. This gives them a big edge over copper ethernet cables.
NewYork Cables carry a wide range of Single-mode and Multimode optical fiber cables. We have a variety of connectors as well. You can buy them at a reasonable price with no shipping cost.
| Specification | Cat5e | Cat6 | Cat6a |
| Cable Jacket | Plenum, Riser & PVC | Plenum, Riser & PVC | Plenum & Riser |
| Wire Gauge | 24-AWG | 23-AWG | 23-AWG Highly Twisted |
| Frequencies | 350 MHZ | 550 MHZ | 750 MHZ |
| Installation Temp | 0°C to 60°C | 0°C to 60°C | 0°C to 60°C |
| Pairs | 4 Twisted Pairs | 4 Twisted Pairs | 4 Twisted Pairs |
| Package | Easy Pull Box | Easy Pull Box | Wood Spool |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White, Red, Green, Yellow | Black, Blue, White, Red, Green, Yellow | Black, Blue, White, Red, Green, Yellow |
| Standard Compliance | ETL, FCC, CE, CSA, ISO/IES, RoHS | FCC, CE, CSA, ISO/IES, RoHS | ETL, FCC, CE, CSA, ISO/IES, RoHS |
