2.3 Fiber Optic

Question 1

Fiber Optic Components (list 3)

Answer 1

1. The core carries the signal. It is made of glass or plastic.
2. The cladding maintains the signal in the center of the core as the cable bends.
3. The sheathing protects the cladding and the core.

Question 2

Single-Mode

Answer 2

# Cable lengths can extend a great distance.
# Less modal dispersion, so bandwidths can be higher.

Question 3

Multi-Mode

Answer 3

# More modal dispersion due to multiple paths.
# Cable lengths are limited in distance.

Question 4

Connector Types (list 5)

Answer 4

ST Connector
SC Connector
LC Connector
FC Connector
MTRJ Connector

Question 5

ST Connector

Answer 5

Straight tip.

Twist on, used with both modes.

Question 6

SC Connector

Answer 6

Square connector

Snap on, used with both modes

Question 7

LC Connector

Answer 7

Little connector.
Snap on, used with both modes.
Housing and latch similar to RJ-45.
Both cables in single connector.

Question 8

FC Connector

Answer 8

Fix connector.

Screw on, used with single mode cabling.

Question 9

MTRJ

Answer 9

Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack.
Snap on, used with both modes.
Both cables in single connector.