Cable made from thin strands of glass through which data is transmitted in the form of light pulses Used for high-speed transmission over medium to long distances
A type of wire-line transmission media that converts information into light pulses that travel down hollow glass tubes the diameter of a human hair Fiber optic cables are used in broadband networks, and are capable of carrying an enormous amount of information in all its forms --sound, graphics, data, and video, or a multimedia combination thereof -- with much greater speed, accuracy, and security than conventional copper wires and coaxial cables
Strands of glass or synthetic material through which data is transmitted in the form of light pulses It can be used for high-speed transmission over long distances
A transmission technology that sends pulses of light along specially manufactured optical fibers Each fiber consists of a core, thinner than a human hair, surrounded by a sheath with a much lower refractive index Light signals introduced at one end of the cable are conducted along the cable as the signals are reflected from the sheath Fiber optic cable is lighter and smaller than traditional copper cable, is immune to electrical interference, and has better signal-transmitting qualities However, it is more expensive than traditional cables and more difficult to repair
A cable, consisting of a center glass core surrounded by layers of plastic, that transmits data using light rather than electricity It has the ability to carry more information over much longer distances
consists of a hair-thin, flexible glass rod encased in a cable that uses light to transmit audio, video, and data signals Fiber optic cable is capable of supporting up to 625 Mbps of data transmission
A bundle of optical fibers within one conducting cable In addition to the optical fibers and its cladding, the cable can consist of plastic strength members, an inner and an outer plastic jacket, all providing protection to the fiber strands
Transmission medium for optical-signal propagation, generally consisting of one or more plastic or glass fibers sheathed in a protective plastic coating
A cable filled with many small glass fibers used on machines with photo electric registration to carry light into the die area and the reflected light back to the registration system
A transmission medium that provides high data rates and low errors Glass or plastic fibers are woven together to form the core of the cable This core is surrounded by a glass or plastic layer called the cladding The cladding is covered with plastic or other material for protection The cable requires a light source, most commonly laser or light-emitting diodes
A type of cable consisting of glass or plastic fibers that are used to carry light signals Fiber optic cable supports transmission speeds up into the 100Mbps
Optical fibers incorporated into an assembly of materials that provide tensile strength and external protection, and have handling properties comparable to metallic cables
Bundles of hair-thin glass filaments through which light can travel Fiber offers greater transmission capacity with less interference than metal cables
A telecommunications cable in which one or more optical fibers are used as the propagation medium [After 2196] (188) Note 1: The optical fibers are surrounded by buffers, strength members, and jackets for protection, stiffness, and strength Note 2: A fiber-optic cable may be an all-fiber cable, or contain both optical fibers and metallic conductors One possible use for the metallic conductors is the transmission of electric power for repeaters [After FAA] Synonyms optical cable, optical fiber cable