The Advantages of Fiber Optic Cable

There are many advantages to using fiber optic cables instead of standard electrical cables. The low attenuation rates and security make these cables highly desirable for Internet and telephone connections.

Cheap

Fiber optic cables cost less than copper wire, making optical cables a more economical choice when transmitting data over large distances.

Secure

Fiber optic cables offer more secure communications because they are highly resistant to tapping, radio frequency interference and jamming. The United States Department of Defense has been using fiber optics for secure communications for more than 25 years.

No Electrical Interference

Because different cables do not interact or pick up environmental noise, fiber optic cables are not affected by electrical interference. This makes them particularly valuable in locations where high voltage or lightening is often present. Also, optical cables do not require electricity and therefore do not pose a fire hazard.

Low Attenuation

Fiber optics experience very little data loss, even over long distances, because light travels through the fiber without experiencing attenuation or a loss of intensity over time.

Space Saver

A single fiber optic cable can carry significantly more data than a single electrical cable, which saves space within a building or other small space.

References

• Security Solutions
• SI Tech