Fiber Optic Considerations Flashcards
SMF
Single Mode Fiber
- Small core 8-10 Microns and long wavelength generated by laser
- Supports data rates up to 100 Gbps and many KM length
- Two Grades OS1 for indoor and OS2 for Outdoor
MMF
Multimode Fiber
- Larger core than SMF
- Less expensive than SMF
- Does not support as high speeds or distances
- More suitable for LANs
OM1/OM2
Optical Multimode
- Grades of MMF
- Rates for applications up to 1 Gbps and use LED transmitters
OM3/OM4
Optical Multimode
- Grade of MMF
- Users Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers(VCSEL)
- Higher Modulation than LED optics
ST
Straight Tip
- Fiber optic connector
- Early style with push and twist locking mechanism
- Mostly used for multimode networks, not used much anymore
SC
Subscriber Connector
- Push/Pull design allowing for simple insertion and removal
- Users for Single or multimode
- Used commonly for Gigabit Ethernet
LC
Local Connector
- Small form factor connector with tabbed push-pull design
- Similar to SC but smaller size allows for high port density
- Widely used for Gigabit Ethernet and 10/40 GbE
MTRJ
Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack
- small form factor duplex connector with snap-in design for multimode networks
100BASE-FX
Optics: 1300nm
Cable: MMF (OM1), MMF (OM2)
Max Distance: 2 KM
Connector: ST, SC, MT-RJ
100BASE-SX
Optics: 850nm
Cable: MMF (OM1), MMF (OM2)
Max Distance: 550 m
Connector: ST, SC, LC
1000BASE-SX
Optics: 850nm
Cable: MMF (OM1), MMF (OM2), MMF (OM3)
Max Distance: 275 M
Connector: ST, SC, LC, MT-RJ
1000BASE-LX
Optics: 1300nm
Cable: MMF (OM1/2/3) SMF(OS1/2)
Max Distance: 550M
Connector: SC, LC
10GBASE-SR
Optics: 850nm
Cable: MMF (OM2/3/4)
Max Distance: 82m, 300m, 400m
Connector: SC, LC
10GBASE-LR
Optics: 1310nm
Cable: SMF (OS1/2)
Max Distance: 10 KM
Connector: SC, LC
Principal Applications of 10 GbE
- Increased bandwidth for server interconnections and network backbones, especially for datacenters and SANS
- Replacing existing switched public data networks based on proprietary technologies with simpler Ethernet switched