3.1 - Optical Fiber Flashcards

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Term

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Definition

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Fiber Optic Communication

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Ethernet standards that support communication over optical fiber, transmitting data by sending light signals, enabling long-distance communication without copper cabling.

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Advantages of Fiber Optic

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No radio frequencies are involved, making the communication more secure and unaffected by nearby radio frequencies, ideal for environments with high RF interference.

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Fiber Optic Components

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The core of the fiber optic cable is where light travels, surrounded by cladding with a low reflective index, and protected by a buffer coating.

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Ferrule

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A large ceramic protector around the fiber optics, with the core fiber inside, used in fiber optic connections.

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Multi-mode Fiber

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Used for short-range communication (up to 2 km), typically with an LED light source, allowing multiple reflections of light through the fiber.

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Single-mode Fiber

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Used for long-distance communication (up to 100 km), typically with a laser light source, with a narrower core allowing a single mode of light transmission.

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