Fiber terms Flashcards
1
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cladding
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the outside optical layer of fiber that traps the light in the core and guiders it along,
2
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hybrid fiber
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a hybrid cable contains two types of fiber. usually multi-mode and single-mode
3
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buffer
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a hard plastic coating on the outside of the fiber that protects the fiber from moisture or physical damage
4
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refractive index
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a property of light in a material that refers to the velocity of light in a material
5
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wave division multiplexing
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transmitting several wavelengths of signal on a single fiber
6
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breakout cable
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rugged design with multiple cables in a single casing
7
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core
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the center of fiber where the light is transmitted. core - cladding - coating
