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Lesson 2.4 Fiber Optic Cables and Connectors

Fiber optic media can support higher bandwidths over longer distances than copper wire. These advantages make it a popular choice for long-distance telecommunications networks and for reliable, high-speed networking within datacenters. Understanding the characteristics of fiber optic media will help you to support existing installations and upgrades.

As you study this lesson, answer the following questions: 

  • What advantages do fiber optic cables offer over copper cables? 
  • What is the difference between single mode and multimode cables? 
  • What are the different fiber connector types, and what are their typical uses?
  • What are duplex, parallel, and multiplexed transmission types?