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QS.3.2 Single and Multi-mode cable

Fiber Cable Cross Section and Physical Specifications

Multi Mode

125µm

CORE62.5µm

CLAD

62.5/125 µm

50/125 µm*

Single Mode

125 µm

CORE

8 µm

 

CLAD

9/125 µm

*Will become more popular as baud rate goes up

The above are scaled drawings of both a 62.5/125 µm multi mode fiber and 9/125µm single-mode fiber. The outer cladding of both is 125 micrometers in diameter. The multi- mode core, at 62.5 micrometers, is a little thinner than the average human hair. The core of

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