Confused and not sure where to start? We are here to help walk you through the various options for optical fiber cables. During our consultation we will ask the right questions to help make the right selection for your needs today and tomorrow.
Multimode Optical Fiber Cable
Our industry identifies multimode fiber by the core diameter (size of the actual glass) and the bandwidth of the fiber cable.
Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable
This offering is ideal for high speed long distance connections and offers a lower cost cabling solution than multimode it does require more expensive electronics.
Jacketing
The material that makes up the jacket or sheath/covering of the fiber cable must match the intended environment that it will be installed in. The cables may be rated for indoor, outdoor or indoor/outdoor. Indoor cables are further classified either as a plenum (for use in an air return like a ceiling) or riser (a warehouse ceiling is a good example). Outdoor cables may be rated for aerial, duct banks (conduits) or direct burial. Most fiber cables require an additional means of protection such as a innerduct (like a plastic conduit) which adds cost to the project. Other options such as armored fiber can help reduce the installation cost as there is no need for a separate innerduct.