Core diameters for fiber optic cables. |
Document: 10119
Category: General Information
Date Posted: 09/25/12 |
Problem
What are the common core diameters for fiber optic cables?
Solution
The following glass fiber sizes have achieved widespread acceptance:
- Single-Mode
(Typically 5-10 micron core)
- 50/125 Micron
(Core/Cladding) Graded-Index - Multimode
- 62.5/125 Micron
(Core/Cladding) Graded-Index - Multimode
1 Micron = 1 Micrometer = 1 Millionth of a Meter [Micrometers x .000039 = Inches]
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