Multi-mode optical fiber is a type of optical fiber mostly used for communication over short distances, such as within a building or on a campus. With so. Single mode fiber optic cable is made up of a small diameter glass or plastic core surrounded by cladding, which is a layer of reflective material. This small diameter core, typically around 9 microns in diameter, allows only one mode of light to pass through, resulting in a narrower beam of light. There are two main types of fiber optic cables: single mode and multimode. Although they can do the same job in some instances, the different construction methods make each of them better suited to certain tasks and budgets. This is made possible by its relatively large core diameter, typically 50 or 62. 5 microns, compared to the ~9-micron core in single-mode fiber.
[PDF Version]