Single & Multi Mode Cables

Name: Single & Multi-Mode Cables | LC to SC Single-Mode Fiber Cables | LC to LC Multi-Mode Fiber Cables - Frigate
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Single-mode fiber (SMF) cables are designed with a 9-micron core diameter und operate using a 1310 nm or 1550 nm wavelength to minimize chromatic dispersion and ensure extremely low attenuation. This enables reliable long-distance transmission over 40 km or more without repeaters.

Parameter

Single-Mode Cable (SM)

Multi-Mode Cable (MM)

Conductor Material

Pure glass core (Silica, 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm)

High-purity annealed copper

Insulation Material

UV-cured acrylate or dual-layer acrylate polymer coating

UV-cured acrylate or fluorinated acrylate coating

Voltage Rating

Not applicable (Non-conductive fiber optic cable)

Temperature Range

-40°C to +85°C operating; -60°C to +100°C storage

Fire Resistance

IEC 60332-1 compliant for fire retardancy

Product Description

Our Multi-Mode Fiber cables feature 50/125 or 62.5/125-micron cores for local data center and enterprise applications, operating at 850 nm and 1300 nm wavelengths. These larger core diameters increase modal bandwidth, especially in optimized OM3 and OM4 fiber types, allowing for high-speed data transfer up to 40 Gbps over distances of 300 meters using vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). The graded-index profile of MMF cables minimizes intermodal dispersion and ensures uniform data transmission in local-area networks (LAN) and intra-building installations.
Using laser-based light sources, the SMF cables reduce optical losses and pflegen a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), critical for maintaining data integrity in dense wave division multiplexing (DWDM) systems, SONET, and long-haul data centers. The narrow core limits modal dispersion, ensuring consistent high-speed transmission at up to 100 Gbps over vast distances.

Parameter

Single-Mode Cable (SM)

Multi-Mode Cable (MM)

Water Resistance

Gel-filled buffer tube or dry-core water-blocking compounds

UV Resistance

UV-resistant outer jacket (typically made from polyethylene)

Cross-sectional Area

Core: 9 µm; Cladding: 125 µm; Tight-buffered outer diameter: 250 µm

Core: 50/62.5 µm; Cladding: 125 µm; Tight-buffered outer diameter: 250 µm

Sheath Material

Low-smoke zero halogen (LSZH) or polyethylene (PE)

Armoring

Optional single or double steel wire armoring for mechanical protection

Current-Carrying Capacity

Not applicable (Fiber optic cables are non-conductive)

Flexibility

Highly flexible with bend-insensitive fibers (ITU-T G.657)

Medium flexibility with OM3/OM4 grade bend-insensitive fibers

Cable Size

Typically available from 2 to 288 fibers per cable

Typically available from 2 to 144 fibers per cable

Outer Diameter

3.0 mm to 9.0 mm (depending on fiber count and armoring)

Mechanical Protection

Steel wire armoring, corrugated steel tape, or dielectric strength members

Standards Compliance

ITU-T G.652, G.657, IEC 60793-2-50, TIA/EIA-568, RoHS compliant

TIA/EIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801, IEC 60793-2-10, RoHS compliant

Technical Advantages

To support exponential data growth, our fiber optic cables are built to accommodate scalable data rates. Single-mode fiber can handle dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM), allowing multiple data channels to be transmitted simultaneously over the same fiber strand. This dramatically increases capacity without requiring additional physical infrastructure, making it ideal for core networks and data center interconnections that need to scale to 100 Gbps or higher.

Multi-Mode Fiber cables supports Ethernet standards such as 10GBASE-SR, 40GBASE-SR4, and 100GBASE-SR10, ensuring that your internal LANs and short-haul connections are ready for future upgrades without complex re-cabling. MMF’s OM3 and OM4 types have a modal bandwidth of up to 2000 MHz·km, offering sufficient headroom for the next generation of high-performance computing applications while maintaining cost efficiency in shorter-range deployments.

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Industry Applications

Data Transmission

Long-haul Data Transmission over 80 km using Single-Mode Fiber with minimal signal attenuation and high bandwidth.

Intra-data Center

High-speed Intra-data Center communication using Multi-Mode Fiber for short-range connections up to 400 meters at 40/100 Gbps.

Enterprise Networks

Single-Mode Fiber supports Enterprise Networks, metro Ethernet, and backbone networks with scalable bandwidth for high-volume data traffic.

Broadcast and Media

Single-Mode Fiber enables Broadcast and Media real-time video and audio transmission over long distances with high signal integrity and minimal latency.

Healthcare facilities

Multi-Mode Fiber is used for secure, high-bandwidth connections within healthcare facilities, ensuring rapid medical imaging and diagnostics data transfer.

Cost-Effective Performance for Short- and Long-Distance

When selecting fiber types for cost-efficiency, Single-Mode Fiber proves ideal for long-distance transmission. Its smaller core size and use of high-power laser transmitters eliminate the need for intermediate optical amplifiers or regenerators over distances up to 80 km or beyond, lowering the operational expenditure (OpEx) of maintaining metro and backbone networks.

On the other hand, Multi-Mode Fiber is optimized for short-range, high-bandwidth applications at a lower overall cost due to economical LED or VCSEL light sources and simplified receiver electronics. With support for parallel optics in 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR10, Multi-Mode cables reduce the need for expensive transceivers while delivering reliable high-speed data transmission up to 400 meters. This combination of affordable hardware and versatile transmission capabilities ensures cost-effective deployment across campuses and mid-sized data centers.

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What is the key difference between Single-Mode and Multi-Mode cables regarding core size?

Single-Mode cables have a much smaller core size, typically around 8-10 microns. This smaller core allows light to travel straight, minimizing signal loss over long distances. In contrast, Multi-Mode cables have a larger core, usually 50-62.5 microns, allowing multiple light modes to travel. This increases bandwidth capacity but reduces distance due to higher signal dispersion.

How does fiber attenuation vary between Single-Mode and Multi-Mode cables?

Fiber attenuation, which is the loss of signal strength as light travels through the cable, is lower in Single-Mode cables. This is because the small core in Single-Mode fibers allows light to travel with minimal scattering. Multi-mode cables, with their larger core, experience higher attenuation due to multiple light modes interfering, especially over long distances, limiting their range.

Why do Single-Mode cables support longer distances than Multi-Mode cables?

Single-Mode cables support longer distances because they use a narrow core, which guides the light in a single path. This reduces reflection and light dispersion, allowing data to travel up to 100 km without significant loss. Multi-Mode cables, on the other hand, allow multiple light modes, which scatter more easily and limit their distance to a few kilometers, even with signal amplification.

Can the same laser or light source be used for Single-Mode and Multi-Mode cables?

No, Single-Mode and Multi-Mode cables require different light sources. Single-Mode cables use laser-based light sources, which produce a highly focused beam that fits through the small core. Due to their larger core, multi-mode cables can use less expensive LED or VCSEL light sources, which produce broader beams that can spread across multiple light paths within the core.

How do bandwidth capabilities differ between Single-Mode and Multi-Mode fibers?

Single-mode fibers have unlimited bandwidth potential, making them ideal for high-speed, long-distance data transmission, such as telecom networks. The single light path allows data to travel without interference. Multi-Mode fibers, however, support lower bandwidths due to modal dispersion, which occurs when different light modes travel at varying speeds, creating data overlap and limiting bandwidth, especially over longer distances.

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Single & Multi Mode Cables

Parameter

Single-Mode Cable (SM)

Multi-Mode Cable (MM)

Conductor Material

Insulation Material

Voltage Rating

Temperature Range

Fire Resistance

Product Description

Parameter

Single-Mode Cable (SM)

Multi-Mode Cable (MM)

Water Resistance

UV Resistance

Cross-sectional Area

Sheath Material

Armoring

Current-Carrying Capacity

Flexibility

Cable Size

Outer Diameter

Mechanical Protection

Standards Compliance

Technical Advantages

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Industry Applications

Cost-Effective Performance for Short- and Long-Distance

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