10 Questions
What medium is primarily used in optical fiber for data transmission?
Plastic or glass fibers
What is a characteristic of multimode fiber?
It allows multiple light paths due to its large core
How many glass fibers can an optical fiber cable contain?
From a few to a couple hundred
Why is single-mode fiber different from multimode fiber?
It has only one path through a smaller core
Which statement is incorrect regarding the preference of metal wires over optical fibers?
Metal wires are preferred for optical fiber communication
What is the primary mechanism of data transmission in optical fiber?
Light pulses traveling along the fiber
What is the primary advantage of using optical fibers over metal wires?
Signals travel with less damage
What is the main difference between multimode fiber and single-mode fiber?
The size of the core
What is the function of the core in a fiber optic cable?
To allow for multiple paths through the fiber
What is the range of fibers that can be contained in an optical fiber cable?
A few up to a hundred fibers
Study Notes
Optical Fiber Communication
- Optical fiber is associated with data transmission using light pulses traveling through a long fiber made of plastic or glass.
- Metal wires are not preferred for transmission in optical fiber communication as signals travel with more damage.
- A fiber optic cable can contain any number of glass fibers, ranging from a few to a couple hundred.
Types of Fiber
- There are two main types of fiber, each with different applications.
- Multimode fiber has a large core, allowing for multiple paths through the fiber.
- Single-mode fiber has a much smaller core, allowing for only one path.
Optical Fiber Communication
- Optical fiber is associated with data transmission using light pulses traveling through a long fiber made of plastic or glass.
- Metal wires are not preferred for transmission in optical fiber communication as signals travel with more damage.
- A fiber optic cable can contain any number of glass fibers, ranging from a few to a couple hundred.
Types of Fiber
- There are two main types of fiber, each with different applications.
- Multimode fiber has a large core, allowing for multiple paths through the fiber.
- Single-mode fiber has a much smaller core, allowing for only one path.
Quiz about optical fibers, including types and applications in data transmission.
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