Figure 3-6
Structure of a fiber pigtail
Fiber pigtails are classified into single-mode and multimode fiber pigtails and are used for short-
distance connections.
Optical Fiber, Optical Connector, and Fiber Adapter
Optical Fibers
Optical fibers are classified into single-mode fibers and multimode fibers.
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Single-mode fibers have a diameter of 5-10 um and transmit laser light in one mode with
a specified wavelength. These fibers support a wide frequency band and a high transmission
capacity, so they are used for long-distance transmission. Most single-mode fibers are
yellow, as shown in
.
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Multimode fibers have a diameter of 50 um or 62.5 um and transmit laser light in multiple
modes with a specified wavelength. These fibers have a lower transmission capacity than
single-mode fibers and are used for short-distance transmission. Most multimode fibers are
orange, as shown in
.
Optical Connector
Optical connectors are used to connect optical fibers of the same type.
optical connectors.
Table 3-2
Common optical connectors
Connector
Type
Optical Connector
Square
connector
SC/PC
connector
LC/PC
connector
MTRJ/PC
connector
MPO connector
Round
connector
FC/PC
connector
ST/PC
connector
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