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Optical fiber (Structure (Cable Jacket, Strengthening Fibers, Coating,…
Optical fiber
Structure
Cable Jacket
Strengthening Fibers
Coating
Cladding
Core
Modes
Multimode
Big core
Multiple LEDs as emitters
Data transfer speed through sending with multiple frequencies
Low range
Singlemode
Data transfer speed through one very defined bullshit kack
Laser as emitter
Small core
Long range
High bandwidth
Comparison to copper
Advantages
No electromagnetic intereferences
Higher bandwidth
No crosstalk
Support for large distances
No grounding is needed (indepentend sender and receiver)
Lighter and smaller
Easily accessible resources (silicium)
Low fire hazard
Highly secure against "man in the middle" attacks
Disadvantages
Complex installation and configuration
Problem with connectors
Weak against mechanical forces
Expensive
Can't provide power