Flashcards for Fiber Optic Cables and Connectors

Single-mode Fiber (SMF) - Use Case

Long-distance communication.

Single-mode Fiber (SMF) - Light Source

Lasers.

Multimode Fiber (MMF) - Use Case

Shorter distances.

Multimode Fiber (MMF) - Light Source

LEDs.

1000BASE-SX - Speed & Type

1 Gbps

1000BASE-LX - Speed & Type

1 Gbps

10GBASE-ER - Speed & Range

10 Gbps

100BASE-FX - Speed & Type

100 Mbps

100BASE-TX - Speed & Type

100 Mbps

SC Connector - Description

A push-pull connector

ST Connector - Description

A bayonet-style connector

LC Connector - Description

A small form-factor connector

MT-RJ Connector - Description

A small

UPC Connector - Description

A polished connector with a flat end.

APC Connector - Description

A polished connector with an 8-degree angle to reduce back reflection.

GBIC - Description

Converts electrical signals to optical signals and vice versa.

SFP - Description

A smaller version of GBIC