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Optical fibre cables (OFC) are widely used in fibre optic communications which permits transmission over longer distances and at higher bandwidth (data rates) because
1. The core is surrounded by a layer of glass called cladding that reflects light inward to avoid loss of signal
2. OFC is not affected by electro-magnetic interference
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both are correct
None is correct
First statement is incorrect. OFC has larger bandwidth and can carry signals for long distances with repeaters. Repeaters are used to extend transmissions so that the signal can cover longer distances or be received on the other side of an obstruction. Optical fiber cables are used most often as a means to transmit light between the two ends of the fiber and find wide usage in fiber-optic communications, where they permit transmission over longer distances and at higher bandwidths (data rates) than wire cables. Fiber Optics has the following advantages: (I) Optical Fibers are non-conductive (Dielectrics). (II) Electromagnetic Immunity: (III) Large Bandwidth (> 5.0 GHz for 1 km length) (IV) Small, Lightweight cables. (V) Security
Advantages of Optical Fiber Cable 1. Bandwidth Fiber optic cables have a much greater bandwidth than metal cables. The amount of information that can be transmitted per unit time of fiber over other transmission media is its most significant advantage. 2. Low Power Loss An optical fiber offers low power loss, which allows for longer transmission distances. In comparison to copper, in a network, the longest recommended copper distance is 100m while with fiber, it is 2km. 3. Interference Fiber optic cables are immune to electromagnetic interference. It can also be run in electrically noisy environments without concern as electrical noise will not affect fiber. 4. Size In comparison to copper, a fiber optic cable has nearly 4.5 times as much capacity as the wire cable has and a cross sectional area that is 30 times less. 5. Weight Fiber optic cables are much thinner and lighter than metal wires. They also occupy less space with cables of the same information capacity. Lighter weight makes fiber easier to install. 6. Security Optical fibers are difficult to tap. As they do not radiate electromagnetic energy, emissions cannot be intercepted. As physically tapping the fiber takes great skill to do undetected, fiber is the most secure medium available for carrying sensitive data. 7. Flexibility An optical fiber has greater tensile strength than copper or steel fibers of the same diameter. It is flexible, bends easily and resists most corrosive elements that attack copper cable. 8. Cost The raw materials for glass are plentiful, unlike copper. This means glass can be made more cheaply than copper.
Disadvantages of Optical Fiber Cable 1. Difficult to Splice The optical fibers are difficult to splice, and there are loss of the light in the fiber due to scattering. They have limited physical arc of cables. If you bend them too much, they will break. 2. Expensive to Install The optical fibers are more expensive to install, and they have to be installed by the specialists. They are not as robust as the wires. Special test equipment is often required to the optical fiber. 3. Highly Susceptible The fiber optic cable is a small and compact cable, and it is highly susceptible to becoming cut or damaged during installation or construction activities. The fiber optic cables can provide tremendous data transmission capabilities. So, when the fiber optic cabling is chosen as the transmission medium, it is necessary to address restoration, backup and survivability. 4. Can’t Be Curved The transmission on the optical fiber requires repeating at distance intervals. The fibers can be broken or have transmission losses when wrapped around curves of only a few centimeters radius.
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