They are replacing the traditional cables at very high pace and soon will become the standard for the data communications. The common applications of the fiber cable is FDDI, Ethernet, interactive video, telemetry, CCTV security, broadband, telecommunication, military, gigabyte Ethernet, aerospace, unmanned vehicles, token ring and the channel extension.
The common elements of a cable are core, cladding and coating. Fiber optic technology offers many benefits to the businesses and some of the key benefits are described below.
High Speed Data Communication
Data travels at very high speed through the fiber optic cables hence they carry more data and provide greater bandwidth. There are low signal loss, faster speed and greater security with the fiber optical transmission.
Security
Due to its dielectric nature of it it’s almost impossible to intercept the data signals that are transmitted through it. Accessing the optical cable can be easily detected with the security cameras and surveillance systems.
More Bandwidth and Light Weight
Optical cables provide more bandwidth and they are delicate and lightweight. They carry more data and adjust the new installations easily as they don’t occupy more space.
Easy Installations
The installation of the optical cables is easy and less expensive. They can be installed by using the same procedures and equipment as it is used in the coaxial and UTP/STP cables.
Future Applications and the Fiber Optical Cable
It has been designed to support the future technologies and the telecommunication industry.
Types of the Optical Fiber Cable
Simplex and Zip Code: It is a one fiber cable which is coated with the 900 micron buffer over buffer coating. Its jacket is usually 3mm and it is mostly used for the patch code and backplane applications. Zip code is used for the desktop connections.
Breakout Cables: Breakout cables are consisting of multiple simplex cables that are bundled together, which make it a strong cable with a rugged design. These are usually expensive and used for riser and plenum applications.
Ribbon Cable: All the fibers are laid down in the form of row and they offer the highest density. Typically there are 12 fibers that are laid on each other.
Distribution Cable: Distribution cable has several tight buffered fibers that are bundled in the same jacket. Distribution cables are usually smaller in size and used for the riser plenum, short and dry applications.
Aerial Cable: Aerial fiber optic cables are used for outside installations usually on the poles.
Fiber Optical Connectors
A connector is a device that is mounted at the end of the fiber cable. It is used to mate a fiber with another fiber. There are different types of the connectors that are being used with the fiber cables. The common types of connectors are Biconic, SC, D4, FC/PC, ST and SMA.
The connectors are made up of high quality ceramic components and they provide the high reliability and performance when used with the adapters. They are usually low cost, easy to install and provide stable performance.
The common applications of the fiber connectors are wall outlet, datacom, multimedia networks, digital audio and duplex multimode connections.