http://www.precisionfiberproducts.com/patch-cords-cable-assemblies/ | Fiber optic patch cords provide a vital component of telecommunications and other electronic equipment. Fiber optic cords have several advantages over traditional wiring, including more bandwidth and faster transmission.

1. Moving Faster
Fiber Optic Patch Cords
Provide Greater
Bandwidth, Quicker
Speeds, Better Security

2. Enabling Modern Communication and More
Fiber Optic Patch Cords are the backbone of many modern telecommunications applications, providing
connections between various devices such as networked computers, cable television devices, audio/visual
equipment, etc. Fiber optic patch cords are made from standard fiber optic cables and have fiber optic
connectors on either end.
Fiber optic patch cords transmit signals via light through small fibers. Fiber optic cables can transmit more
data than traditional copper wires and can also transmit that information faster than copper wires.

3. Fiber optic patch cords have a variety of names in
the telecommunications industry, including:
• Jumpers
• Optic cables
• Fiber jumper cables
• Duplex fiber jumpers
• Fiber optic jumpers
• Fiber wire
• Network/LAN fiber

4. • Size - A small fiber/cable can handle as
much data as a much larger copper wire.
• Weight - Fiber optic cables are much
lighter than traditional wires. The size and
weight advantages allow manufacturers to
make more efficient use of space and
resources.
• Bandwidth - Fiber optic cables have very
high bandwidth capabilities.
• Low loss - Single mode fibers have losses
as low as .2 dB per km. This means that
fiber optic cables can carry signals for
longer distances and require fewer
repeaters.
Benefits of Fiber Optic Patch Cords

5. More Benefits of Fiber Optic Patch Cords
• Low noise - Fiber optic cables do
not suffer from electromagnetic or
radio frequency interference that
can corrupt signals and reduce
efficiency.
• Transmission security - Fiber
optic cables are less susceptible
to outside interference than other
cables.
• No short circuit risk - Fiber optic
cables are made of glass and do
not conduct electrical current or
produce energy or heat.
• Adaptable to various
environments - Fiber optic cables
can operate in a variety of
extreme temperatures.

6. There are a wide variety of cable types for consumers to choose from. Fiber
optic patch cords are classified in a variety of ways, including:
Fiber
cable type
Fiber
size
Termination
connector
Supported
Modes

7. Fiber cable type identification
Fiber cables are typically
classified into two types:
Simplex and duplex.
Simplex patch cords have a
single fiber and have one
connector on each end of
the fiber. Duplex cords
consist of two fibers and
two connectors on either
end.

8. Termination Connector Type Identification
With regard to
termination connector
type, cables either have
identical connectors on
either end of the cable
or hybrid connectors on
each terminus of the
fiber optic cable.

9. Supported Optical Fiber Modes Identification
• Single mode - One
mode of light
transmitted along the
fiber.
• Multi-mode - Multiple
modes of light
transmitted along the
fiber.
• 10 Gigabit multimode -
Multimode on steroids.
Appropriate for large
networks.

10. Size-Based Identification
Fiber optic patch cord manufacturers typically make their product in five sizes:
• 250 um
• 900 um
• 1.6 mm
• 2.0 mm
• 3.0 mm

11. About Precision Fiber Products
Precision Fiber Products, Inc. makes quality fiber optic products for consumers worldwide. Headquartered in
Silicon Valley, Precision Fiber Products makes fiber optic components for telecommunications, government
agencies, medical research labs, equipment manufacturers and other businesses. PFP works closely with
clients to make fiber optic products that suit their needs and the company has a convenient website to make
ordering easier for clients. To learn more, visit http://www.precisionfiberproducts.com/about-us/ or call 408-
946-4040.