The fiber optic or fiber lead contains fiber elements that are contained within protective tubing and coated individually in plastic layers which have been deemed suitable for the environment where it will be used. You have to be aware of the advantages or benefits of using this active optical cable over copper to help consumers understand why these cables have become so popular.
• Secure than copper and is more efficient – compared to copper cabling, optical fiber operates with a greater degree of loyalty and over greater distances it can transmit larger quantities of data and information. The optical cable for the signals offers more security that is being transmitted whereas to tap into, copper is much easier.
• Harmless- The risk of electrical shock is there in case of copper whereas the optical cable does not. Therefore, where harm and injury are concerned it poses no threat to the user. There is no transmission of electricity in fiber type cabling like fiber patch cable. As it transmits light so you will find no threat of electrocution or sparking when being handled by the user.
• No interference – Fiber optic cables being glass-based don’t conduct electrical current. Apart from just eliminating the need to ground the lead, it makes them immune to any type of interference including certain atmospheric conditions such as lightning. The major advantage is that fiber optic cables can be run near electric wires and used outdoors.
• Going the distance – Compared to copper cabling can the optical cable or fiber pigtail is capable of carrying much more information. Even more important is the fact that over much greater distances it can carry that data or information. So up to 50 miles/80 kilometers or more, a signal can be transmitted without amplifying it.
Over much longer distances the optical cable is capable of transmitting greater amounts of data and information with very little corrosion risk and without experiencing any interference or significant loss. Therefore, optical fiber cables are a much better choice than copper and are literally maintenance-free.
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