Saturday 21 July 2012

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The Fundamentals of Optical Fiber Cables


by Rocky Hallipherd


The importance of fiber optic cables are known by those in the internet connection business. With the years passing, copper wires are being replaced by these as a way to establish internet connection. There are people who have no idea what Fiber Cables are and ask about them. What exactly are Fiber Optic Patch Cables for?



These cables within have one or more fiber optics. Said elements are usually coated individually with layers of plastic and then placed in a tube which will protect it from the environment. The kind of tube which is used depends on the environment where the cables are placed.

A core and a cladding layer make up Fiber Cables. When the fiber optic cables are just for indoor use they are only covered by a light plastic tube. But for outdoor environments, the tube being used to cover them would be of sturdier materials. The main problem with using Fiber Optic Patch Cables outdoor is how to protect them from water. The unpredictability of the weather is a given. At times there's snow and hail to deal with and at other times it's rain.

What this means is that without a doubt the tubes are constantly wet. There are also instances when the tubes need to submerge in water. Hence, the problem of how to protect the cables from water contamination. The best way to deal with this is before wrapping the cables in with the tube, they are first place within a copper tube. Placing water absorbent jelly around the tube is another option. Cables these days are heavily protected. Manufacturers have had the foresight to lookout for potential hazards for the cables.

To be able to transmit terabytes in seconds are the potential of these cables. What is required is a decent provider to have them operating. Without a doubt, they are very useful. The internet connection would different if it weren't for them.

Strength is something fiber optic cables have. It's inevitable that there are elements which can affect their strength. Other factors that can affect the reliability of Fiber Cables would be how the manufacturers made them and their age. Another thing that can play a part in this would be environment. Changes in weather and temperature can affect the performance of Fiber Optic Patch Cables. Fortunately, having them replaced is easy. Checking them out on the net on different sites are all that needs to be done.




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