Optical fiber consists of a core and a cladding layer, selected for total internal reflection due to the difference in the refractive index between … See more

In September 2012, NTT Japan demonstrated a single fiber cable that was able to transfer 1 petabit per second (10 bits/s) over a distance of 50 kilometers.
Although larger … See more

• OFC: Optical fiber, conductive
• OFN: Optical fiber, nonconductive
• OFCG: Optical fiber, conductive, general use
• OFNG: Optical fiber, nonconductive, general use See more

There are two main types of material used for optical fibers: glass and plastic. They offer widely different characteristics and find uses in very different applications. Generally, plastic fiber is used for very short-range and consumer applications, whereas glass fiber … See more

Optical fibers are very strong, but the strength is drastically reduced by unavoidable microscopic surface flaws inherent in the manufacturing process. The initial fiber strength, as well as its change with time, must be considered relative to the stress imposed … See more

The jacket material is application-specific. The material determines the mechanical robustness, chemical and UV radiation resistance, and so … See more

Patch cords
The buffer or jacket on patchcords is often color-coded to indicate the type of fiber used. The strain … See more