Specific differences between singlemode fiber and multimode fiber
Apr 27, 2023
1)By Optical connector: LC fiber patch cable; FC patch cable; SC fiber cable; ST patch cable; MU fiber patch cable; MTRJ patch cord; E2000 patch cable; MPO fiber cable. 2)By fiber optic cable types Single mode fiber optic cable: Generally in yellow color and useful for long transmission distance; Multimode fiber optic cable: Generally the multimode patch cable are orange or gray and therefore are used for short distance transmission. 3)By fiber optic cable Jacket PVC: Non-Flame Retardant; LSZH : Low smoke zero halogen, Flame Retardant Fiber optic connector type: LC, FC, SC, ST, MU, MTRJ, E2000,MPO Ferrule Interface type: PC, UPC, APC Fiber cores: Simplex, duplex, 4 fibers, 8 fibers etc. Fiber type: Single mode (G.652, G655), multimode(50/125)/(62.5/125) 100% Insertion Return Loss, End Face and Interference inspection Low insertion loss, high return loss Excellent mechanical endurance Insertion loss: <0.5 dB Operation temperature: -20?? to 85??C 10G OM3 OM4 fiber cable available According to the different modulus of the transmission point, optical fiber can be divided into single-mode fiber and multimode fiber. The so-called “mode” refers to a beam of light entering the optical fiber at a certain angular speed. Single-mode fiber uses solid-state laser as the light source, and multimode fiber uses light-emitting diode as the light source. Multimode fibers allow multiple beams of light to travel simultaneously in the fiber, resulting in mode dispersion (because each “mode” light enters the fiber at a different angle and they arrive at the other endpoint at a different time, a feature called mode dispersion). Therefore, the core of multimode fiber is thick, the transmission speed is low, the distance is short, and the overall transmission performance is poor, but its cost is relatively low, and it is generally used in buildings or geographically adjacent environments. Single-mode fiber can only allow a beam of light propagation, so single-mode fiber has no mode dispersion characteristics, therefore, the core of single-mode fiber is correspondingly thinner, transmission frequency bandwidth, large capacity, long transmission distance, but because it requires a laser source, the cost is higher. Multimode fiber The optical signal in multimode fiber propagates through multiple paths; It is generally recommended to apply when the distance is less than a mile. The effective distance from the transmitter to the receiver of multimode fiber is approximately 5 miles. The available follow-up is also affected by the type and quality of the transmit/receive device; The stronger the light source, the more sensitive the receiver and the farther the distance. Studies have shown that the bandwidth of multimode fiber is approximately 4000Mb/s。 Single-mode fiber is manufactured to eliminate pulse broadening. Due to the small core size (7-9 microns), light jumps are eliminated. Focused laser sources are used at 1310 and 1550nm wavelengths. These lasers shine directly ...
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