Fiber: Choosing Fiber Patch Cables Between Speed and Distance
Posted by Cablesys on Aug 24th 2017
More fiber patch cables are being deployed into data centers. The need for a green data center and high bandwidth with long distance are some examples driving demand. To determine the appropriate fiber optic cable, two
primary layers must be understood, the core and cladding.
The Core
Within the middle of the
optic cable is the core. The core is a cylinder made of glass or plastic. Surrounding the core is cladding which is another type of glass or plastic.
The oute...
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