Optical Cabling 3.1

Question 1

How do fiber optic cables work?

Answer 1

Uses light from LED or laser to transmit (reflect) data through a thin glass fiber

Question 2

When it comes to fiber optics, what does SMF stand for?

Answer 2

Single Mode Fiber

Question 3

When it comes to fiber optics, what does MMF stand for?

Answer 3

Multimode Fiber

Question 4

What is Single Mode Fiber (SMF)?

Answer 4

Carries a Single beam of light from one end of the cable to the other. Used for longer distances and has smaller core size

Question 5

What is Multimode Fiber (MMF)?

Answer 5

Used for shorter distances and has larger core size which allows multiple light paths (modes) to travel through the core at the same time

Question 6

Which Fiber Optic type is larger core size, covers shorter distances, & less Expensive?

Answer 6

MMF: Larger Core Size
Covers shorter distances
Less Expensive

SMF: Smaller core size
Covers longer distances
More expensive

Question 7

What are some key indicators to Remember Subscriber Connector (SC)?

Answer 7

“Stick and Click (SC)” Bigger, Blocky

Question 8

What are some key indicators to Remember Streight Tip Connector (ST)?

Answer 8

“Stick and Twist (ST)” Rounded shape, insert and twist

Question 9

What are some key indicators to Remember Lucent Connector (LC)?

Answer 9

Think “Love Connector” has two ports loved together and looks like it has an rj45 style click on connector

Question 10

What are some key indicators to Remember Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack (MTRJ)?

Answer 10

Small form factor, very solid appearance, has two small prong holes

Question 11

What does SC, ST, LC, & MTRJ stand for?

Answer 11

SC: Subscriber Connector
ST: Streight Tip Connector
LC: Lucent Connector
MTRJ: Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack