The Varieties of Fiber Optic Patch Cables

There are two basic varieties of Fiber Optic Patch Cables ,single-mode and multimode.Both are used in ethernet network designs.Two fibers are needed to make an ethernet connection. One fiber for transmit, and one for receive.Multimode fiber is built of two types of glass classified according to a concentric manner.Multimode fiber allows many modes,or paths.The relatively large core of a multimode fiber allows good coupling from inexpensive LED light sources, and the use of inexpensive couplers and connectors.

Two sizes of multimode fiber are available.62.5/125um is used primarily in data communications,and 50/100um is used primarily for intelecommunications applications.The standard for multimode fiber is called 100 Base-FX has a 2km distance limitations.Singlemode Fiber Cables is built from a single type of glass.Scores range from 8um to 10 um.With 8/125 being the most commonly used.There is but a single patch of light through the fiber.While single-mode fiber cable costs approximatedly the same as a multimode cable,the cost of the optical transmitters and receivers is significantly more for a single-mode installation than multimode,Single-mode fiber has a core diameter that is so small that only a single mode of light is propagated.This eliminates the main limitation to bandwidth,but makes coupling light into the fiber more difficult.The LC-LC Single Mode Patch Cord is made strictly according to industrial and international standards, they are 100% tested during the production, accessories including the connectors, adapters and attenuators are available. These simplex single mode LC fiber optic cables feature good quality, competitive prices and fast delivery

Although Multimode Fiber Cables has a specific distance limitation of 2km, distance limitations of single-mode fiber vary according to the proprietary system in use, all are in excess of 2km with some allowing 100km.There is currently no Ehernet standard for single-mode fiber.

LC connectors reduce space requirements by 50%, over 2.50mm ferrule connectors, without sacrificing performance. LC connectors are available in industry standard beige,blue and green colors, and will accommodate 900μm buffered fiber, 1.60mm, 2.00mm, or 3.00mm jacketed cable,The LC To LC Fiber Patch Cable is one of most commonly used components in fiber optic network,There are two common types of Fiber Patch Cables connectors,SC and ST.The ST，or straight tip,connector is the most common connector used with fiber optic cable,although this is no longer the case for use with Ethernet,it is barrel shaped,similar to a BNC connector,and was developed by AT&T.A newer connector,the SC is becoming more and more popular.It has a squared face and is thought to be easier to connect in a confined space.The LC-SC Patch Cord are with LC connector and SC connector at the ends of them, and they work with both VCSEL laser and LED sources。.