Introduction
Fibre optic cables are cables that contain several thousands of optical fibres in a protective, insulated jacket. The optical fibres are very thin strands of pure glass, which transmit information in the form of light.
The use of fibre optics has genuinely proved to be beneficial compared to the traditional metallic wires. Some of the most popular uses of fibre optic cables are listed below.
Internet Connection
First up, the most well-known – the internet! Fibre optic cables transmit large amounts of data at very high speeds. It is, therefore, no surprise that the technology is widely used in internet cables. Fibre optic cables are lighter, more flexible and carry more data, so it’s no wonder this technology is ideal for internet.
Telecommunication
Telecommunication has major uses for optical fibre cabling for transmitting and receiving purposes. Apart from offering much higher capacity, optical fibres suffer less from interference, so offer better signal quality; they need less amplification to boost signals, so they travel over long distances; and they’re altogether more cost effective. With the use of fibre optics, you can connect faster and have much clearer conversations without any hold-up at either end of the line.
Computer Networking
Networking between computers in a single building or even a multi-site set up is made easier and faster with the use of fibre optic cables. Users can see a considerable decrease in the time it takes to transfer files and information across networks. Compared to copper wires, fibre optics cables are lighter, more flexible and carry more data.
These were just a few applications of optical fibre, get in contacttoday if you wish to know more.
