A Guide to Cables, Connectors, and Adapters

 

Colorful wires
colorful-wires

A fiber optic communication system uses light to transmit data instead of electricity, such as in usual cabling and wiring. Fiber optic cables, connectors, and adapters are used in many areas, with some of the largest being television, the internet, and telephones. Fiber optics are the best option for transmitting data over long distances since there is an extremely low level of signal loss. Standard electrical communication often gets interference from electric fields, which makes fiber optics the superior option.

A fiber optic system contains MTP and MPO cables, connectors, and adapters. Here’s all you need to know:

Fiber optic cable

A fiber optic cable contains thin strands of glass inside an insulated case, usually made from rubber or plastic. They’re ideal for high-performance, long-distance telecommunications and data networking. Each of the strands is barely thicker than human hair, and the center of each, also known as the core, provides a path for the movement of light. A reflective layer of cladding surrounds the core to minimize signal loss and let the light pass through any bends.

You can find many different types of cables, such as MTP and MTO cables, that are usually used in high-density environments such as data centers. The main difference between the two lies in their connectors—MTP connectors usually have superior optical performance and mechanical design.

Connectors

An optical fiber connector connects different fiber cables that need a quick disconnection or connection. Optical fibers can terminate connections to the fiber equipment and join different fiber connections together without any splicing. There are hundreds of different types of connectors available on the market—they’re mainly differentiated by the dimensions and mechanical coupling techniques. Optical connectors create stable connections by ensuring that the fiber ends are smooth and that their end-to-end positions are aligned properly.

Adapter

A fiber optic adapter is a special type of connector that lets two different fiber optic cables connect with extreme precision. It uses a rather simple design to do so—two separate fiber optic cables with connectors slot into opposite sides to connect. These slots are aligned very precisely to minimize any potential signal loss.

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red-cables

Find high-quality components for your fiber optic connectivity

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The company is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber splicing, fiber cabling, and fiber polishing. Their goal is to provide excellent services and high-quality products in the optical communication field.

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