Duplex Fiber Cable
Duplex fiber cable
is designed for general fiber patch cord production where consistency
and uniformity are vital for fast, efficient terminations. We have the
right duplex fiber cable in many different outside diameter (OD) sizes
and meet all tooling and termination requirements.Duplex Fiber Optic
Cables consist of two fibers joined by a thin connection between the two
jackets. Workstations, fiber switches and servers, fiber optic modems,
and similar hardware require duplex cable. They are used in applications
where data needs to be transferred bi-directionally. One fiber
transmits data one direction; the other fiber transmits data in the
opposite direction. Duplex fiber optic cables from FiberStore can be
available in single-mode and multimode.
Multimode vs Singlemode Fiber
A
"mode" in Fiber Optic cable refers to the path in which light travels.
Multimode cables have a larger core diameter than that of singlemode
cables. This larger core diameter allows multiple pathways and several
wavelengths of light to be transmitted. Singlemode Duplex cables and
Singlemode Simplex cables have a smaller core diameter and only allow a
single wavelength and pathway for light to travel. Multimode fiber is
commonly used in patch cable applications such as fiber to the desktop
or patch panel to equipment. Multimode fiber is available in two sizes,
50 micron and 62.5 micron. Singlemode fiber is typically used in network
connections over long lengths and is available in a core diameter of 9
microns (8.3 microns to be exact). Many types of multimode fiber optic
cable (such as om3 multimode fiber) and singlemode fiber optic cable for sale in FiberStore.
How Fiber Optic Cables Work
The
traditional method of data transmission over copper cables is
accomplished by transmitting electrons over a copper conductor. Fiber
Optic cables transmit a digital signal via pulses of light through a
very thin strand of glass. Fiber strands (the core of the fiber optic
cable) are extremely thin, no thicker than a human hair. The core is
surrounded by a cladding which reflects the light back into the core and
eliminates light from escaping the cable.
A fiber optic chain
works in the following manner. At the one end, the fiber cable is
connected to a transmitter. The transmitter converts electronic pulses
into light pulses and sends the optical signal through the fiber cable.
At the other end, the fiber cable is plugged into a receiver which
decodes the optical signal back into digital pulses.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Fiber Optic Cable
There
are many advantages and disadvantages in using fiber optic cable
instead of copper cable. One advantage is that fiber cables support
longer cable runs than copper. In addition, data is transmitted at
greater speeds and higher bandwidths than over copper cables.
The
major disadvantages of fiber optic cables are cost and durability. Fiber
cables are more expensive than copper cables and much more delicate.
Three Steps To Pick Out A Fiber Optic Cable
So when you go to pick out a fiber optic cable, there are a few things
you'll want to know. First, make sure that the type of connector you
purchase matches your input connection. Second, check to see if your
device prefers single or multi-mode transfer. Figure out if you need simplex fiber optic cable
or duplex fiber optic cable. And finally, choose which length you need.
You can discern this by setting up your system and running a string
from the speaker or TV to the equipment. Always buy the next larger
length rather than one that is on the small side. You won't regret it!
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