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What are the advantages of Fiber Optic?
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Totally immune to EMI Highly resistant to eavesdropping Supports extremely high data transmission rates Allows greater cable distances without a repeater |
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What are the disadvantages of Fiber Optic?
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Very expensive Difficult to work with Special training required to attach connectors to cables |
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Name five types of Fiber Optic connectors
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ST, SC, LC, MT-RJ, and FC
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Describe single mode fiber optic
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Data transfers through the core using a single light ray The core diameter is around 10 microns. At distances up to3 km, single mode delivers data rates up to 10 Gbps. Cable lengths can extend a great distance. |
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Describe multimode fiber optic
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Data transfers through the core using multiple light rays. The core diameter is around 50 to 100 microns. At distances of under 2 km, multimode delivers data rates up to 1 Gbps. Cable lengths are limited in distance. |
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Describe an ST connector
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Used with singlemode and multimode cabling. Has a keyed,bayonet-type connector. Also called a push-in and twist connector. Each wire has aseparate connector. |
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Describe an SC connector
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Used with singlemode and multimode cabling. Has a push-on/pull-off connector type that uses a locking tab to maintain connection. Each wire has a separate connector. |
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Describe an LC connector
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Used with singlemode and multimode cabling. Composed of a plastic connector with a locking tab, similar to a RJ45 connector. A single connector with two ends keeps the two cables in place Is half the size of other fiber optic connectors. |
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Describe an MT-RJ Connector
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Used with singlemode and multimode cabling. Composed of a plastic connector with a locking tab. Uses metal guide pins to ensure that it is properly aligned. A single connector with one end holds both cables. |
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Describe an FC Connector
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Used only with single mode cabling. Each wire has aseparate connector. Uses a threaded connector. |
