You may have been using copper wire cable for as long as you can remember, but have you ever thought about making the switch to fiber optic cables? From high carrying capacity to a lightweight build, fiber optics is a groundbreaking element within the communications field.
The Fiber Optic Advantage
- High carrying capacity. Fiber optic cables are made up of multiple small fibers within one cable. Unlike copper wire, for example, multiple thin fibers can be bunched together, creating a higher carrying capacity. This means that more phone lines or channels can go through the same cable.
- No fire hazard. With other cables made from metal, there is always the potential for them to spark, creating a fire or communication interference. Fiber optic cables are unique because they don’t carry an electrical current, therefore eliminating the possibility of a fire hazard or spark hazard.
- Money-saver. Using fiber optic cables can actually save you money in the long run. Fiber optic cables don’t use high voltage like copper wire does. The individual wires in the cable don’t interfere with one another, resulting in stronger signals. Because these fibers don’t have any interruption, it allows the use of lower-power transmitters, which will ultimately result in big savings.
- Build. Fiber optic cables are small, lightweight, and flexible, making them the perfect cables for just about anything. Whether you are using fiber optics for phone lines, a TV box, or flexible digital cameras in medical, mechanical, or plumbing endeavors, the cables are definitely valuable assets to all fields.
Commercial Fiber Optic Cable Installation
If you are looking into commercial fiber optics for your business, don’t hesitate to call Down to Earth Communications. With the use of fiber optics, we can improve the performance of your information transport systems. We also provide network design, implementation and maintenance. To get started with an estimate, give us a call at 410.242.0000 or feel free to contact us on our website.
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Sources: http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~nd/surprise_97/journal/vol4/sm27/adv.html
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/fiber-optic4.htm