Fiber Optic Cable & Accessories
Fiber optic cable is a network cable that consists of one or more strands of glass enclosed in an insulated casing. They are designed for high-performance data networking over long distances at the speed of light. There are two main types of fiber optic cables: single-mode and multi-mode. Single-mode cables have a very thin core that the signal travels straight down. They send information over 60 miles and are used for internet, telephone and tv signals. Multi-mode cables are 10 times bigger than single-mode with a variety of paths that light can travel through. They send information over shorter distances and are commonly used to link computer networks together.
Fiber optic cables have three main advantages over copper cables. They have a more reliable, quality signal because there is no electromagnetic interference between optical fibers. The signal travels 10 times further before it needs amplifying, making the network less expensive to maintain and operate. The network bandwidth far exceeds copper cables with similar thickness. Fiber optic cables are rated 10 Gbps, 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps.
Fiber optic cable has many advantages over traditional wiring in industrial automation applications. It is electrically non-conductive, which allows reliable communication in electromagnetic environments. It protects connected equipment from surges and electrical faults because it doesn’t carry shocks, sparks or ground loops. It is compact and lightweight saving space in control panels, ducts and wireways.
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