Cable/Connector types

Question 1

Single-mode fiber

Answer 1

-A type of fiber with a smaller core and cladding.
-Supports precise light signals like lasers.
-Experiences reduced attenuation and dispersion.

Question 2

Multi-mode fiber

Answer 2

-Fiber with a larger core and cladding.
-Supports less precise light signals and shorter wavelengths.
-Experiences more attenuation and dispersion.

Question 3

SC Connector colors

Answer 3

Beige/cream - MMF
Aqua - Laser optimized MMF
Blue - SMF UPC polish
Green-SMF APC polish
Black - specialty fiber

Question 4

Step-index fiber

Answer 4

-Consists of the same refractive index throughout the core. -The cladding has a lower refractive index.

Question 5

Graded index fiber

Answer 5

-Refers to a core that has a refractive index that gradually changes from its center to the cladding.
-Gradually decreases outward.