Multimode Fiber Cable Specifications

There are different types of fiber optic cable.

Multimode fiber cable specifications.

Multi mode fiber has a fairly large core diameter that enables multiple light modes to be propagated and limits the maximum length of a transmission link because of modal dispersion. This means that the core to cladding diameter ratio is 50 microns to 125 microns and 62 5 microns to 125 microns. Not included are many proprietary designs. Fiber optic cable types.

Multimode fiber network specifications. Per current standards and specs maximum supportable distances and attenuation for optical fiber applications by fiber type. Multimode fiber has come a long way in 30 years. Rf broadband signals such as what cable companies commonly use cannot be transmitted over multimode fiber.

Om1 om2 om3 and om4. Refer to the manufacturer for an explanation of print speed and other ratings. Clearcurve om2 om3 and om4 multimode fiber. Indoor cable specification example.

Optical mechanical environmental and dimensional. Multi mode optical fiber is a type of optical fiber mostly used for communication over short distances such as within a building or on a campus. Specifications are provided by the manufacturer. Multi mode links can be used for data rates up to 100 gbit s.

At present there are four kinds of multi mode fibers. Some types are single mode and some types are multimode. It has evolved with the growing demand for more speed. An all inclusive list of the various optical fiber specification sheets.

12 multimode 62 5 micron 125 micron. Fiber count and type. The cable shall meet the requirements of ansi icea s 83 596 premises distribution cables. Specifications for fiber optic networks.

Since om1 and om2 fiber could not support the higher speeds om3 and om4 became the main choice for multimode fiber to support 25g 40g and 100g ethernet. Our extensive line of indoor and outdoor cable products are third party tested by electrical testing laboratories etl or underwriters laboratories ul and approved for use by the national electric code nec. The tight buffered cable shall be listed as type ofnr in accordance with the nec. Optical fiber product information sheets.

View all technical specifications. 1 24 of 4 217. Multimode fiber is usually 50 125 and 62 5 125 in construction. Optical specifications of particular concern are attenuation and bandwidth which are currently specified at two operating wavelengths for each fiber type.

Specifications for fiber and fiber optic cable can be divided into four categories. Multimode fibers are described by their core and cladding diameters.