Optical Cabling

Question 1

Uses light from an LED or laser to transmit information through a thin
glass fiber
● Greater usable range
● Greater data capacity

Answer 1

Fiber Optic Cable

Question 2

Used for longer distances and has smaller core size which allows for only
a single mode of travel for the light signal

Answer 2

Single Mode Fiber (SMF)

Question 3

Used for shorter distances and has larger core size which allows for
multiple modes of travel for the light signal
● Up to 2 kilometers or less

Answer 3

Multimode Fiber (MMF)