Fiber optic cable, also known as a ‘fiber optic transmission system’, is a technology that transmits information by light through optical fibers. Fiber optic cables in Singapore are used for long-distance telephone connections and in local area networks (LANs). As the backbone of our modern communication systems, they carry telephone calls, internet traffic, and cable TV signals.
Fiber optic technology has revolutionised how we communicate and access information. The ability to send data across long distances at high speeds has opened up new opportunities for businesses and accelerated growth throughout the world.
Defining the Fiber Optic Cable Mechanics
Businesses that use large amounts of data for communication or storage will find fiber optic cables to be an extremely convenient tool. Fiber optic cables can transmit much more data than their metal counterparts because they use light to do so instead of electricity as metal cabling does.
This higher bandwidth makes it possible for businesses to transmit data at much faster speeds with less loss due to interference from other sources such as radio waves or other electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Fiber optic cables consist of a single strand or bundle of extremely thin and flexible glass fibers, each with a core surrounded by a cladding material. The cladding material is usually plastic, but sometimes aramid (a type of synthetic fiber). The core contains the optical signal, while the cladding is responsible for keeping light inside the core.
Types of Fiber Optic Cables
There are two types of fiber optic cables:
Single-mode
Multi-mode
Single-mode fiber optic cable is made up of one filament that carries light waves, while multimode fiber optic cable uses multiple filaments to carry light waves.
Main Components of a Fiber Optic Cable
Optical fibers - The core of the cable consists of glass or plastic threads that carry light signals.
Jacket - This is the outer layer of the cable, which protects it from physical damage and environmental elements. It also provides strength to the cable so it can support its weight when installed in an overhead position.
Buffer tube - This is where the internal strength members are located within the jacket. It’s made up of Kevlar or another strong heat-resistant material so it can be used as a pull wire during installation if needed.
A buffer tube is not required if the cable doesn’t need to be pulled during installation or repair work since it adds cost but doesn’t provide any functional benefit for most applications.
How does fiber optic cable work?
Fiber optic cable makes use of light waves instead of electricity to transmit information. This indicates there is no electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues with the signal being transmitted through these wires, thereby lesser chance for interference.
The cables work well in areas where there may be EMI because lasers are used instead of electrical current to transmit data. Doing so makes them ideal for businesses where sensitive electronic equipment is used or stored.
What role does it play in a business environment?
More secure than wire cables
Fiber optic cables have built-in protection against interference from electrical devices like dimmer switches and fluorescent lights can cause disruptions in copper networks. They also don’t degrade over time as copper wires do so they’re less likely to fail in the field.
Faster data transfer speeds and higher bandwidth
A single fiber optic cable can carry more data than a single copper wire at any given time, meaning that you can send more information faster using fiber optics than with copper wires. It speeds up to 1 gigabyte per second (Gbps) whereas an Ethernet cable with a gigabit connection can only transmit at speeds up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps).
Fiber optic cables are perfect for large companies with high-speed internet needs such as hospitals and universities that need high bandwidths for their computers and other devices on their networks.
Longer cable lengths and distant communication
Fiber optic cables can extend up to 10 kilometers (km) in length before they need to be terminated into new cables or equipment. On the other hand, copper wires typically need to be terminated every 100 meters (m).
Better design mechanism than traditional copper cabling
As a premier choice for high-speed internet connection, fiber optic cables outfox other types of transmission systems when it comes to design mechanisms.
They are more reliable than copper wire cables and less susceptible to interference and signal attenuation. The cable can be used in place of copper wire cable in any application where the cost of copper makes it impractical.
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By enabling businesses to break free from dependency on legacy telecom infrastructure to enjoy new, competitive advantages in terms of services, speed, flexibility, and savings, fiber optic remains to be the wave of the future.
If you feel that your business could be improved by fiber optic infrastructure, consider looking through our products at Keydence Systems on our website to ensure streamlined planning and deployment of an effective fiber optic network.