Fiber Optic Cables
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With over a decade of experience, VCHUNG is a leading supplier on the market and produces only the highest-quality patch cords. The vast assortment of products includes both simplex and duplex fiber patch cords.
VCHUNG also offers multi-mode and single-mode fiber optic cables, which are capped at both ends. The capping connectors allow the patch cords to connect with various telecommunication equipment.
Multi-mode fiber optic cables are better fitting for LANs, enterprises, data centers, and other high-density systems due to their short reach. Single-modes are a better fit for data transmit apps with a long reach (carrier networks, PONS, and MANs).
- MPO/MTP Cassette and Rack
12Cores or 24Cores MPO Male to LC Harness Patchcord 24 Ports MPO Cassette Panel Mounted 1U Rack
- MPO/MTP Cassette and Rack
288-Core for 24-Core x12 MPO/MTP-LC Harness Cable MPO/MTP Cassette Mounted in 3U Rack
- MPO-LC Breakout Fiber Cables
8 Fibers OM4 Multimode LSZH Purple Jacket MPO Female to 4xLC Duplex Breakout Optical Fiber Cable
- MPO/MTP Cassette and Rack
96 Core 24×4 MPO/MTP-LC Harness Patchcord MPO/MTP Cassette Mounted in 1U Rack
- MTP-LC Breakout Cables
Demux 4CH-CWDM AWG Design For 40/100G Active Optical Transceiver Module Package
- Duplex Fiber Optic Cables
GJFJV(H) Duplex 2.0mm jacket Single-Mode and Multimode Indoor Optic Fiber Cable
- Fiber Optic Simplex Cables
GJFJV(H) simplex 2.0mm/3.0mm jacket Single-Mode and Multimode Indoor Optic Fiber Cable
- MPO-LC Breakout Fiber Cables
IL0.35dB 8-Fiber MPO to Duplex LC Fan-Out Cable OM4 Multimode 50/125um LSZH Purple Color Breakout Optical Jumper
- OM5 50/125 Multimode Fiber Optic Patch Cables
LC UPC to LC UPC 2.0mm Duplex OM5 50/125um Multimode LSZH Fiber Optic Patch Cable
- OS2 9/125 SMF Fiber Optic Patch Cables
LC/APC to LC/APC Single-Mode Green Connnctor 2.0mm Duplex LSZH Yellow cable Patchcord
- OM4 50/125 Multimode Fiber Optic Patch Cables
LC/UPC connector Pre-Terminated OM4 Fiber LSZH Aqua Jacket Duplex 2.0mm 10G Optical Cable
- OM1 62.5/125 Multimode Fiber Optic Patch Cables
LC/UPC to LC/UPC OM1 62.5/125um 2.0mm Duplex LSZH Orange Jacket Optical Fiber Patch-Cord
- OM3 50/125 Multimode Fiber Optic Patch Cables
LC/UPC to LC/UPC OM3 Fiber Aqua Jacket LSZH 5m Duplex 2.0mm Cable Patch-cord
- MTP/MPO Loopbacks
MPO 12cores Female OM4 Fiber 50/125um Multimode Purple Housing Loopback
- MPO-LC Breakout Fiber Cables
MPO Female to LC 12Fibers OS2 Single Mode 9/125um Breakout Optical Fiber Cables
- MPO-LC Breakout Fiber Cables
MPO Female to LC Uniboot HD Connector 8 cores SM 9/125um LSZH Fan-Out Trunk Optical Fiber Cable
- MPO-LC Breakout Fiber Cables
MPO Female to Uniboot LC 8-Cores OM3 50/125um Multimode LSZH Aqua Fan-Out Optical Patch-Cord
- MPO-LC Breakout Fiber Cables
MPO to 4xLC Uniboot 8Cores Single Mode OS2 9/125um LSZH Yellow Breakout Fiber Optic Cable
- MTP Fiber Trunk Cables
MTP/PC to MTP/PC OM3 Multimode Low Loss IL0.35dB 24cores LSZH Aqua Color 3.0mm Trunk Cable
- Multifiber Optic Cables
Multimode 50/125um OM3 Trunk PE Jacket Photoelectric Composite Cable, no connector
What Is a Fiber Optic Cable?
Fiber optic cables are network cables that transmit communication signals in the form of light pulses. The light signal may be generated by either light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or small lasers.
A fiber optic cable consists of strands of glass or optical fibers, each of which is about as thick as a human hair. Each strand has a hollow core that acts as a tunnel or a pathway for the light signals.
The core is surrounded by glass coating, also known as cladding, whose job is to reflect the light inward. That helps keep signal loss to a minimum and ensures that the light is able to navigate any bends in the cable successfully. Some cable types also feature light-absorbing dark glass in between the optical strands to prevent light leaks and cross-talk between strands.
Each individual glass fiber strand is protected by insulated casing, which is typically made of plastic. A further protective tube holds all the strands securely in place and protects them from the environment.
Fiber optic cables have many applications in various industries, as well as a number of advantages compared to standard long-distance copper cables.
Fiber Optic Cable Types
The two main types of fiber optic cables are:
- Single-mode fiber optic cables
- Multi-mode fiber optic cables
A multi-mode optical fiber cable uses LEDs to generate the light signal. Multi-mode fiber is able to transport multiple light rays — or modes — all at once. However, the different modes do not move at the same speed: the light that travels down the middle of the fiber is generally slower.
In contrast, single-mode fiber optic cables use lasers to generate light. They also feature extremely thin optical glass strands and a smaller core.
This type of cable uses a method known as Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM) to increase the amount of data traffic that each individual strand is able to carry. WDM technology combines or multiplexes light at different wavelengths and later separates or de-multiplexes it. That way, the fiber optic cable can successfully transmit a number of communication streams using a single light pulse only.
What’s more, single-mode fibers can carry light at much longer distances of up to 100 km. However, they are typically more expensive than multi-mode optical fibers.
Which fiber optic cable will work best for you would depend on many factors, including the specific application, the environment, your budget, and more.
Fiber Optic Cable Uses
Fiber optic cables have a wide variety of applications. Still, they are most common in the field of telecommunications and support most of the Internet, telephone, and cable television systems across the globe.
That’s due to the many advantages of fiber optic cable over conventional copper cabling.
To begin with, fiber optic cables have a higher capacity. A single fiber optic cable can easily support a higher network bandwidth than that of a copper wire of the same thickness. Standard fiber optic cables come in 10, 40, and 100 Gbps.
Furthermore, fiber optic cables can carry light signals over much longer distances without losing their strength. That decreases the need for signal boosters and increases the overall effectiveness of the cabling.
Finally, fiber optic cables are less prone to interference than copper network cables, which typically need to be shielded from electromagnetic interference. And even then, the shielding alone is not enough to effectively stop interference when there are a number of cables in close proximity.
All these features make fiber optic cables ideally suited for high-performance data transfer over long distances or for ensuring high-speed connections between the various parts of a building.
Fiber Optic Cable Standards
Some of the international and national bodies that set the standards for fiber optic cables include:
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- British Standards Institution (BSI)
- Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano (CEI)
- European Norm (EN)
- International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite (NEK)
- Norme Française (NF)
- Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
- Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE)
Industry standards serve two main functions.
On the one hand, they provide consumers with a guarantee as to the quality and performance of the product.
On the other hand, uniform standards make it easier to identify the mechanical properties and compare the characteristics of different fiber optic cables. Among other things, that helps ensure a safe and reliable interconnection between users.
Depending on your jurisdiction, adhering to a particular standard for fiber optic cables may or may not be mandatory. To participate in major tenders in the EU, for example, it is obligatory to reference the applicable European product specification. In the US, there are different state and federal requirements, as well.
Therefore, it is essential to double-check the relevant industry requirements in your jurisdiction, as well as that of your contractors, before ordering and installing fiber optic cables.
If you have any questions regarding the standardization of our fiber optic cables or the type of cable that best fits your needs, get in touch with us. Our team will be happy to answer all your questions.