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Single-mode Fiber Patch Cable VS Multi-mode Fiber Patch Cable

Fiber patch cable, also called fiber optic jumper or fiber optic patch cord, is designed to interconnect or cross connect fiber networks within structured cabling systems. The connectors capped at either end of the fiber patch cable allow it to be rapidly and conveniently connected to an optical switch, cable television (CATV) or other telecommunication equipment. Depending on transmission medium, the fiber patch cable can be classified into single-mode fiber patch cable and multimode patch cord.

What is Single mode Fiber Patch Cable

Single-mode fiber patch cable, which is generally yellow, is composed of a fiber optic cable terminated with single mode fiber optic connectors at both ends. It is usually used for connections over large areas, such as college campuses and cable television networks. Compared with multimode fiber patch cable, single-mode fiber patch cable have a higher bandwidth. The following figure shows the common single-mode fiber patch cable which is with blue connectors at both ends.

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What is Multimode Patch Cord

Multimode fiber patch cable, which is generally orange or grey, is composed of a fiber optic cable terminated with multimode fiber optic connectors at both ends. Its connectors are generally cream or black (as shown below). It is a type of optical fiber mostly employed for communication over short distances, such as within a building or on the campus. Due to its high capacity and high reliability, multimode optical fiber is used for building the backbone network application.

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Difference between Single-mode and Multimode Fiber Patch Cables

The main difference between single-mode and multi-mode fiber patch cables is the size of their respective cores.

Single-mode fiber optic patch cables use 9/125 (“9” represents the diameter of the core, and “125” represents the diameter of the cladding) micron bulk single-mode fiber cables. The most common type of single-mode fiber has a core diameter of 8 to 10 microns. In single-mode cables, light travels toward the center of the core in a single wavelength, allowing the signal to travel faster and over longer distances without a loss of signal quality than is possible with multimode cabling.

Multimode patch cord uses 62.5/125 (“62.5” represents the diameter of the core, and “125” represents the diameter of the cladding) micron or 50/125 (“50” represents the diameter of the core, and “125” represents the diameter of the cladding) micron multimode fiber cables. In other words, the core of the multimode fiber patch cable is either 50 or 62.5 microns. Compared with single-mode cable, the larger core of the multimode cable gathers more light, and this light reflects off the core and allows more signals to be transmitted. Although it is more cost-effective than single-mode cable, the multimode cabling does not maintain signal quality over long distances.

Both single-mode fiber patch cable and multimode patch cord can be used in computer workstation to outlet and patch panels or optical cross connect distribution center. A large number of fiber optic patch cables are supplied by Fiberstore, including the above said single-mode and multimode fiber patch cables.

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The Most Opted Solution For Fiber Optic Networks

Fiber patch cables could be the most opted solution nowadays for the networking and broadcasting industry, mainly in the fiber optic networks. They are strands of optically pure glass as thin as real hair, carrying information via mode of transmission of sunshine. Short patch leads those usually created using stranded wires are flexible patch cables, sometimes might be called patch cords (or patchcords). The fiber optic patchcord is used to plug one device into another.

The fiber patch cables have various uses in most kinds of industries. They are used in medical imaging, mechanical engineering, LAN applications, cable television networks, telephone lines, etc. They’ve revolutionized the entire network industry of telephones, cable, internet, audio applications, etc. The fiber patch cables offer accurate signal transfer that is totally distortion free. Thus because of these cables the audio or video transmission is totally distortion free and crystal clear. Because the fiber patch cables use light like a mode of transmission, there isn’t any hazard of electric interferences or any tampering.

Fiber patch cables are utilized to two nearby components using the fiber connectors on their ends. Different fiber patch cables include their respective connectors. They can be a perfect and easy replacing copper cables because a number of them make use of the same RJ45 connector as copper patch cables.

various parameters fiber patch cables can be found in simplex and duplex, multimode and single mode with ST-ST, ST-SC, SC-SC connectors. The 2 prominent types are single mode and multimode.

Single mode fiber patch cables are used in long-distance high capacity voice applications like telephone transmission or long distance gigabit networking. These fiber patch cables may use 9/125 micron bulk fiber cables and connectors at both ends.

Multimode fiber patch cables are used in computer industry which is standard for data applications like local area network, wide area network, etc. Fiber patch cables in multimode are available in 50 and 62.5 micron. SC, ST, LC, FC, MT-RJ, E2000 and MU connectors have polished ceramic ferrules for precision and durability. The SC and LC duplex fiber patch cables come equipped with a clip to keep polarity. LC to LC fiber patch cable gives unlimited bandwidth at high speeds over long distances. They are ideal for connections between fiber patch panels, hubs, switches, media converters and routers, etc.

FIBERSTORE fiber patch cables provide higher speeds and increased bandwidth, when compared with conventional twisted-pair copper cable. They are suitable for all standard fiber optic equipment and connectors. Ceramic connectors of those fiber patch cables ensure low signal loss and high reliability together with total immunity to electrical and electromagnetic interference. Except normal patch cables, MPO fiber and MPO trunk cable can also be found.