Glossary
Fiber Optic Cable
Type of Cable made of thin strands of glass used to transmit digital information. Typically has a smaller diameter and lower weight than copper wire, is non-flammable, has EMI immunity, and uses less power while having a higher Transmission capacity. There are two main types of Fiber optic cable: single Mode and multimode.
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