Fiber-Fiber Optic Systems and Fiber Cable Design-Quizlet

Question 1

List the three components of
a fiber system

Answer 1

Transmitter, medium, Receiver

Question 2

These wavelengths are
typically used for multi- modes fiber, range in nm

Answer 2

850-1300 nm

Question 3

These wavelengths are used for single mode fiber, range
in nm

Answer 3

1310-1550 nm

Question 4

This is whatever the message
travels through

Answer 4

medium

Question 5

this is a sensor that captures
the message

Answer 5

receiver

Question 6

This converts the optical
signal back to an electrical signal

Answer 6

Receiver (PIN Diode)

Question 7

What is the fiber optic temperature range in Celsius
and Fahrenheit

Answer 7

-40 to 70 Celsius and -40 to 158 Fahrenheit

Question 8

is a glass material surronding
the core

Answer 8

cladding

Question 9

this allows an easy method of stripping off the protective casing in order to facillitate
splicing

Answer 9

Ripcords

Question 10

List the two types of fiber optics

Answer 10

Single mode or multi-mode

Question 11

Which colors cables
represent multimode cable

Answer 11

aqua or orange

Question 12

Which colors represent single
mode cables

Answer 12

Yellow, blue

Question 13

This is typically color coded for identification and made of
acrylic or plastic

Answer 13

Protective coating

Question 14

Contains a bundle of multiple
fibers, usually in groups of tweleve

Answer 14

buffer tube

Question 15

is the steel or dielectric central structure that runs the
length of the cable

Answer 15

Central or strenghth member

Question 16

is the high density optical glass through which
transmitted light travels

Answer 16

Core

Question 17

acts as a protective covering
for the entire collection of buffer tubes

Answer 17

jacket

Question 18

what is the glass material that has a lower index of refraction and helps sustain the light level over long
distances

Answer 18

cladding