In this video you are given the basics of how Optical Fiber Type affects speed and distance, starting with Multimode 62.5/125 µm (AKA: OM1) and Multimode 50/125 µm core size comes in three different classifications (OM2, OM3 and OM4). Singlemode Fiber is also discussed. These optical fiber types have great differences in their speed and distance.
Designation | Core/Cladding Diameter (µm) | Type | Gigabit Ethernet Distance (meters) | 10 Gigabit Ethernet Distance (meters) |
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OM1* | 62.5/125 | Multimode | 300 Meters at 850 nm 600 Meters at 1310 nm |
33 Meters at 850 nm 300 Meters at 1310 nm |
OM2* | 50/125 | Multimode | 600 Meters at 850 nm 600 Meters at 1310 nm |
82 Meters at 850 nm 300 Meters at 1310 nm |
OM3 | 50/125 | Multimode | 1000 Meters at 850 nm 600 Meters at 1310 nm |
300 Meters at 850 nm 300 Meters at 1310 nm |
OM4 | 50/125 | Multimode | 1040 Meters at 850 nm 600 Meters at 1310 nm |
550 Meters at 850 nm 300 Meters at 1310 nm |
ITU-T G.652.D |
9/125 | Singlemode | 5 km at 1310 nm 5 km at 1310 nm |
10 km at 1310 nm 10 km at 1550 nm |
Source: LAN Shack,
Understanding How Optical Fiber Type Affects Speed and Distance
Youtube, 24 July 2013, 3:35
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP5WS6X50Ak
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