How to buy right Fiber Optic Cable for your network

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How to buy right Fiber Optic Cable for your
network

• FalconTech

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Introduction

• With the world slowly transitioning towards
  adopting faster technologies that need real time
  information exchange, the demand for better data
  networks with high bandwidth and reliability is
  increasing.
• The bandwidth limitation of copper wire lead to
  mass adoption of fiber cables. Additionally, the
  optical fiber has more advantageous compared to
  copper wire such as
• Better Data Speed (light v/s electricity)
• Free from Electromagnetic Interference
• More reliability
• Use of repeaters only at long distances gt500
  meters
• However, there is a wide choice when it comes to
  selecting the right fiber cable connection. We
  shall make the choice easier.

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How are Fiber Optic Cables Differentiated?

• The fiber optic cable can be differentiated based
  on different parameters such as
• Based On Operation
• Based On Application
• Type of Communication
• Connector Types
• Jacket Colors

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Classification Based on Operation

• Even though light propagates through the fiber
  optic cable, the way it propagates categorizes
  the cable into two types
• Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable It only carries a
  single beam of precision laser, which travels in
  a straight line. Hence, it can carry the signal
  to great distance lt200 kms
• Multimode Fiber Optic Cable A slightly thicker
  core allows more than one light signal to pass
  through core using the reflection property of
  light. However, due to constant reflection, light
  lose happens after 500mtrs.

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Recommended Reads

• Essential Guide On Interlocking Plenum Armored
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• How To Terminate a Fiber Optic Cable?

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Classification Based on Applications

• Indoor Cables
• Indoor cables those which are run across the
  interiors of the building. They need to be strong
  enough to withstand the strain and weight of
  being run through tight spaces such as conduits
  or roof ducts. These fiber optic cables are
  double buffered and has a kevlar coating for
  reinforcement.
• Outdoor Cables
• When you need cables running outside the building
  or in surveillance systems, it needs to bear the
  harsh weather elements. Most people opt for an
  armored fiber optic cable as they are better
  equipped for the job.

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Type of Communications

• Simplex Communications
• Depending on the architecture of the cable, you
  can have one or two glass cores. Simplex fiber
  optic cable has a single core with single
  connector at the each ends.
• Duplex Communications
• In duplex communications, there is a pair of
  optical fibers that handles the two way
  communication. They may have individual
  connectors or a unified connector.

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Connector Types

• LC
• The Lucent connector or LC type is a small form
  factor connector developed by Lucent
  Technologies. It is suitable for a ferrule size
  of 1.25mm and generally deployed in pairs for
  duplex communications.
• SC
• The Subscriber Connector was developed by NTT in
  Japan for fiber optic communications. It is used
  in duplex communication, which means two cables
  are paired inside a single connector. It is
  suitable for a ferrule size of 2.5mm.

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Connector Types -II

• ST
• The Straight Tip connector is the ATTs response
  to SC connector. Also applicable for 2.5mm
  ferrule core, the ST connector implements push
  pull mechanism for quick insertion and removal.
  Similar to SC connectors these are also used for
  duplex connections.
• MTRJ
• The MTRJ connector closely resembles an RJ-style
  modular plug, even getting part of its name from
  the resemblance. It is an acronym for Mechanical
  Transfer-Registered Jack connectors and was
  developed by AMP/Tyco and Corning. It can also
  house two cables in a single connector, so is
  used for duplex communications.

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Jacket Colors

• The major type jacket colors are
• Aqua
• Yellow
• It is used to distinguish between single mode
  fiber (yellow) and multimode fiber (aqua).
  However, there is further bifurcation when it
  comes to the types of multimode cables. Depending
  on the OM nomenclature, each color represents
  different fiber type
• OM1 and OM2 - Orange
• OM3 and OM4 - Aqua
• OM5 - Lime Green

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Contact Us
FalconTech specializes in providing a large
portfolio of leading brands for IT, voice, video,
and data network cables and connectivity products.
Business Hours Office Monday - Friday 730 am -
500 pm CST Will Call / Receiving Monday -
Friday 700 am - 500 pm CST
Business Details Falcon Technologies, Inc.
St. Louis Office and Showroom Location2631
Metro Blvd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043
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-optic-cable-assemblies