Fiber Optic vs. Copper Cables: What''s the Difference?
The Differences Between Fiber and CopperAdvantages of Copper CableAdvantages of Fiber Optic CableFiber Optic vs Copper Cables: Selecting The Right Cable For Your NeedsFiber optic and copper cables are built with very different materials, and as such are used in different circumstances for different tasks. Fiber optic cables are built with a silica glass fiber core, about the width of a human hair. It transmits data via light, by allowing it to bounce back and forth down the length of the glass core, while a glas...See more on cablematters Wikipedia
Fiber-optic cable - Wikipedia
OverviewColor codingDesignPerformanceCable typesHybrid cablesInnerductsSee alsoThe buffer or jacket on patch cords is often color-coded to indicate the type of fiber used. The strain relief boot that protects the fiber from bending at a connector is color-coded to indicate the type of connection. Connectors with a plastic shell (such as SC connectors) typically use a color-coded shell. Standard color codings for jackets (or buffers) and boots (or connector shells) are shown below: Remark: It is also possible that a small part of a connector is additionally color-coded, e.g., the lever o
