Fiber Optics

Fiber Optics

Optics

Single Mode Fiber

size 4 μm core (micron)
use long-haul applications
bandwidth theoretically, unlimited
cost $$$

Multi-Mode Fiber

size 50 - 62.5 μm core (micron)
use internal building / data center
bandwidth
cost $
Last modified February 23, 2024: ADD: optical fiber demonstrations (ecf6784)