Fiber Optic Cables

 

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Products Description

Fiber optic cable is a network cable that contains strands of glass fibers inside an insulated casing. They're designed for long-distance, high-performance data networking, and telecommunications. Compared to wired cables, fiber optic cables provide higher bandwidth and transmit data over longer distances. Fiber optic cables support much of the world's internet, cable television, and telephone systems.  

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Why Choose US

Glory Optical Communication Co.,Limited located in Ningbo China. We are a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cabling and FTTx network field with more than 11 years experience, focus on production, R&D and sales of passive fiber optical products and FTTA/FTTH/FTTR solutions. We have modern production plant, test center and business development department, have established a quality assurance system in accordance with the ISO9001 standards.


Our main products contain: Fiber Optic Termination Box, Fiber Optic Splice Closures, Fiber MST Fiberhub (Box), Fiber Optic Cable, Fiber Optic Adapters, PLC splitter, MTP/MPO Cables, Fiber Optic Patch Panel &ODF, etc.


Glory Optical not only make quality products for our customers, but also provides you with excellent services. We are committed to learning the most advanced technology to meet your various needs for OEM requirements and help promote your business. Our goal is to achieve the satisfaction of all our customers and learn from the challenges.

 

OUR VISION

Glory is one of the leading providers of passive cabling solutions for high-end communication networks, below we outline our vision for the future.

 

Glory solutions impress with their high degree of quality, innovative functionality, and exceptional convenience in installation and maintenance. We provide added value for all partners and users, from installers through to network operators. Our solutions ensure maximum availability and therefore cost-effective network operation.

 

INSPIRE: We inspire our customers and partners with innovative solutions.

CARE: We care about our employees and support their development.

HONESTY, RESPECT, MODESTY: We value honesty in business, respect in dealings with one another, and modesty in presentation, within the company itself and with customers and partners.

CULTURE: We work in international teams and respect the different cultures and diversity of our employees.

COMMITMENT: We are committed to achieving our challenging objectives.

RESPONSIBILITY: We exercise corporate responsibility toward society and the environment.

OUR VISION
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D)
 

Over the years, Glory has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience. This continues to be developed as we invest in research and development to ensure we are providing the best products and services.

 

For 11 years, Glory has been proud to work with telecom industry leaders. For the purpose of progressing new interconnection technologies that help change the way people live, work and play.

 

Because innovation and quality go hand-in-hand, we are always working to improve our factory processes. Our commitment to reducing manufacturing costs as we invest has driven us towards a trend of more efficient operations.

MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES

 

Glory products are manufactured in ISO 9000 factories to meet quality standards. Concurrently our quality manufacturing capabilities mean our products are tested to strict guidelines ensuring a consistent level of performance, designed to exceed the relevant standards.

 

Our client base comprises global corporate and international private clients covering Latin and North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

 

As a result, we have built significant experience dealing with complex international infrastructure for telecom and data projects and installations.

Technology has allowed the world to get smaller, but it has become more complicated. Our reach and experience afford us unique insights into the world’s future.

MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
Application of Fiber Optic Cables
 

 

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A fiber optic cable consists of one or more strands of glass, each only slightly thicker than a human hair. The center of each strand is called the core, which provides the pathway for light to travel. The core is surrounded by a layer of glass called cladding that reflects light inward to avoid loss of signal and allow the light to pass through bends in the cable.

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The two primary types of optical fiber cables are single mode and multi-mode. Single-mode fiber uses extremely thin glass strands and a laser to generate light, while multi-mode optical fiber cables use LEDs.

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Single-mode optical fiber networks often use Wave Division Multiplexing techniques to increase the amount of data traffic that the strand can carry. WDM allows light at multiple different wavelengths to be combined (multiplexed) and later separated (de-multiplexed), effectively transmitting multiple communication streams through a single light pulse.

Advantages of Fiber Optic Cables
 

Fiber cables offer several advantages over long-distance copper cabling. 

Fiber optics support a higher capacity. The amount of network bandwidth a fiber cable can carry easily exceeds that of a copper cable with similar thickness. Fiber cables rated at 10 Gbps, 40 Gbps, and 100 Gbps are standard.
Because light can travel for much longer distances over a fiber cable without losing its strength, the need for signal boosters is lessened.
A fiber optic cable is less susceptible to interference. A copper network cable requires shielding to protect it from electromagnetic interference. While this shielding helps, it is not sufficient to prevent interference when many cables are strung together in proximity to one another. The physical properties of fiber optic cables avoid most of these problems.

 

Main types of fiber optic cables
 

 

All fiber optic cable types are comprised of a core that transmits light, generally either glass or plastic, a cladding which reflects that light to prevent loss, and surrounded by sheathing meant to protect the core and cladding from damage. The thickness of these layers can vary, depending on where the cable will be placed and what kind of performance is needed. So, there are the different types of fiber optic cables:

Singlemode fiberMultimode fiber

•Single-mode

Single-mode fiber optic cable excels at long-distance communication. Single-mode cable is designed to carry a single signal source with low transmission loss over great distances. It is frequently used for communication systems due to the clarity it provides. This type of fiber optic cable has the smallest core and the thickest sheathing.

Single-mode-step index

•Multimode

Multimode cables are designed to carry multiple signals, however, this capacity comes with a loss of range. Multimode cables come in two primary varieties. What are the different types of multimode fiber optic cables? Your choices are step index or graded index cables.

Step index multimode cables have a thick core through which signals are fed. They work well over moderate distances and can offer longer range communication potential with the use of amplifiers. The various light signals enter at different angles, transmitting at different rates through the cable.

Multimode-step index

Graded index multimode cables have a core arranged in concentric circles, like the cross section of a tree. As light enters, it is transmitted through the rings with the outer rings travelling faster than transmissions in the central core. This type of cable can handle many wavelengths of light at once, making it perfect for clear communication and data transfer requiring up to 100Gb transfer rate, as you would find at a large data center.

Multimode-Graded index

Material of fiber optic cables
 

 

The two most common materials for optical fibers are silica and plastic. When engineered correctly, both have impressive mechanical properties like flexibility and strength. They can also be designed with reflecting and refracting properties that are essential for signal transmission.

 

HOW TO CHOOSE FIBER OPTIC CABLES?
 

 

Fiber optic cables can be used in a huge variety of applications, from small office LANs, to data centers, to inter-continental communication links. We focus primarily on the types of cables found in those small-scale networks closer to home, and in particular to pre-terminated cables that may be readily available for installation.

 

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Multimode and Single mode

One of the first things to determine when choosing fiber optic cables is the "mode" of fiber that you need. The two modes aren't compatible with each other.

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Simplex vs. Duplex

Simplex vs. duplex is just the difference between one fiber or two; between one connector at each end of a cable, or two connectors at each end.

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Jackets

Pre-term fiber can be used in a variety of installation environments, and as a result, may require different jacket materials.

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Connectors

The most popular type of connector are SC, ST, MTRJ,

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How to buy?
 

 

To browse our extensive product portfolio, visit our Product Menu, which enables you to navigate by product type or network type. Once you locate your desired product(s), select the Contact button to find our sales team.

 

Our Service
 

 

Glory Services offers a wide range of communications network solutions that utilize our products as well as a wide range of other manufacturers’ products and equipment.

Our Teams Put You First

Our Services team is comprised of skilled and experienced professionals who invest ample time in understanding your specific needs before designing a custom solution that will address your business challenges. We believe that your success is our success and it begins by ensuring the health and safety of our teams, partners, customers and communities.

 

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FAQ
 

 

Q: 1 Is fiber optic better than cable?

A: Better depends upon your perspective. Since no electricity is involved, fiber optic internet is less likely to shut down during a power outage than other types of high-speed internet. Along with being more reliable, fiber optic internet is also faster—and more expensive—than traditional internet cables.

Q: 2 How fast is fiber optic internet compared to cable internet?

A: Cable technology currently supports approximately 1,000 Mbps of bandwidth, while fiber optic internet supports speeds of up to 2,000 Mbps. At 1,000 Mbps, you can download a 2-hour HD movie in about 32 seconds. At 2,000 Mbps, it takes approximately 17 seconds to download a 2-hour HD movie.
•What are the basic components of fiber optic cable?
Fiber optic cable has three essential components: the core, the cladding, and the coating.

Q: 3 Is it OK to splice fiber optic cable?

A: Fiber optic splicing is the process of joining two different fiber optic cables and creating one functioning cable. When done correctly, splicing creates a cable with improved durability and minimal loss. The two most common methods of fiber splicing are mechanical and fusion.

Q: 4 What are the two types of fiber optic splicing?

A: There are two types of fiber splicing – mechanical splicing and fusion splicing.
a.Mechanical splicing doesn't physically fuse two optical fibers together, rather two fibers are held butt-to-butt inside a sleeve with some mechanical mechanism.
b.2 The second type splicing is called fusion splicing.

Q: 5 When pulling fiber optic cables it is important to connect a pulling line onto?

A: Most fiber optic cable contains strength members; either a central strength member (usually a fiberglass rod) or aramid yarn(sometimes referred to as "Kevlar"). Installers should always pull the cable by attaching directly to one or both of these components as they have much higher pull strength values.

Q: 6 When would an in line splice of fiber optic cable be used?

A: Fiber optic splicing is used to join two fiber optic cables together. This is most commonly done when a cable is accidentally severed, or when fiber cables need to be lengthened during a cable run.

Q: 7 What not to do with fiber optic cable?

A: Never look directly into the end of a fiber optic cable. You won't see anything, even if the cable is live — but the invisible infrared light could still do damage to your eyes. Not only can the right tool help you get the job done better and faster, it can help you avoid possible injury.

Q: 8 What are 3 disadvantages of fiber optic cables?

A: Although fiber optic networks present many advantages, there are also some disadvantages to take into consideration. These include physical damage, cost considerations, structure, and the possibility of a “fiber fuse”.

Q: 9 When inspecting fiber optic cable what should be done to prevent eye damage?

A: Always wear safety glasses with side shields and protective gloves. Treat fiber optic splinters the same as you would treat glass splinters. Never look directly into the end of fiber cables until you are positive that there is no light source at the other end.

Q: 10 What is the purpose of buffer tubes in fiber optic cable?

A: Buffer tubes are used on fiber optic cables to protect the fibers from signal interference and environmental factors since they are often used in outdoor applications.

Q: 11 What is the purpose of cable splicing?

A: The primary purpose of splicing is to allow spliced wires to carry the current. By performing splicing, you have the opportunity to connect damaged cables instead of installing new ones. Splicing cables can be a cheaper alternative to investing in new ones.

Q: 12 What is fiber optic cable used for?

A: Fiber optics is used for long-distance and high-performance data networking. It is also commonly used in telecommunication services, such as internet, television and telephones.

Q: 13 What are the 3 types of fiber optic cable?

A: There are three types of fiber optic cable: single mode, multimode and plastic optical fiber (POF).

Q: 14 Is fiber optic cable better than regular cable?

A: One of the most important reasons to choose fiber optics over regular wire cables is that they offer much higher data speeds. Fiber optic cables are capable of transmitting data at speeds of up to 100 Gbps, which is significantly higher than the best that regular cables can manage (around 30 Gbps).

Q: 15 Is fiber optic cable worth it?

A: The average internet speed is 75-150 Mbps, but fiber optics deliver speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Not only are they faster than traditional copper cables, they carry a higher bandwidth as well. Less Interference – Fiber optics are less vulnerable to interference due to the physical properties of the cables themselves.

Q: 16 What does a fiber cable look like?

A: In terms of appearance, a fiber optic cable typically consists of a thin, cylindrical shape with a shiny outer surface. The color of the cable may vary depending on its purpose and manufacturer.

Q: 17 What does fiber optic look like?

A: Fiber optics, or optical fibers, are long, thin strands of carefully drawn glass about the diameter of a human hair. These strands are arranged in bundles called fiber optic cables. We rely on them to transmit light signals over long distances.

Q: 18 How far can fiber travel?

A: Although the maximum distance of fiber optic cable is affected by both attenuation and dispersion, for most applications, the maximum distance of any type of fiber optic cable is around 62.14 miles (100 kilometers). However, some applications require longer distances.

Q: 19 Does fiber optic require electricity?

A: Fiber-optic cable does not rely on electricity, so power outages will have little to no effect of fiber-optic internet quality (if you are experiencing a power outage in your own data center or at home, you may experience down time due to your hardware being off-line).

 

 

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