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| A type of network cable in which the core is one or more glass or plastic strands. Core:5-100microns thick surrounded by cladding which reflects light back into the core in patterns determinded by the transmission mode |
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| How thick is the outer diameter of a fiber optic cable? |
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| 125 microns thick(125 millionths of a meter or 5 thousandths of an inch) |
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| Allows light to travel within its core in MULTIPLE RAYS or MODES. Its core of 50-62.5 microns works with LED sources for slower LAN's and with lasers for faster networks in the gigabit range |
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| A core of only 9 microns(smaller than multi-mode fiber).Light travels in only one direction. Uses lasers to process telephony and CATV transmissions |
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Straight Tip(ST)
Used to connect multi-mode fiber. Often used in network patch panels(most popular) |
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Subscriber Connector/Standard Connector(SC)
Often used in a duplex configuration where two fibers are terminated. SC is used with single-mode fiber |
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| Similiar to SMA. FC use a heavy duty ferrule for mechanical stability. Used in industrial settings where greater strength is required |
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| Fiber Distributed Data Interface(FDDI)- Is a push pull type, two channel snap fit connector used for multi-mode fiber |
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| Biconic Connector- Is a screw-on type connector with a tapered sleeve that is fixed against quided rings and screws to secure and pull the connection into place.(early connector most likely no longer in use) |
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| Local Connector(LC)- Is a small form factor ceramic ferrule connector for both single and multi-mode fiber. Uses a RJ-45 type latching connector, used to transition twisted pair to fiber |
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| Sub Mulit Assembly/Sub Miniature type A-Similiar to ST connectors, SMA are typically used where waterproof connections are needed |
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| Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack: Sometimes called a Fiber-Jack connector, is a compact snap-to-lock connector used for multi-mode fiber. Two strands of fiber are attached with one connector |
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