1.Bandwidth:-
Fiber optic cables have a much greater bandwidth than metal cables. The amount of information that can be transmitted per unit time of fiber over other transmission media is its most significant advantage.
2.Low Power Loss:-
An optical fiber offers low power loss. This allows for longer transmission distances. In comparison to copper; in a network , the longest recommended copper distance is 100m while with fiber, it is 2000m.
3.Interference:-
Fiber optic cables are immune to electromagnetic interference. It can also be run in electrically noisy environments without concern as electrical noise will not affect fiber.
4.Size:-
In comparison to copper , a fiber optic cable has nearly 4.5 timers as much capacity as the wire cable has and a cross sectional area that is 30 times less.
5.Weight:-
Fiber optic cables are much thinner and lighter than metal wires. They also occupy less space with cables of the same information capacity. Lighter weight makes fiber easier to install.
6.Safety:-
Since the fiber is a dielectric , it does not present a spark hazard. It doesn't transmit electrical signals , making it safe in environment.
7.Security:-
Optical fibers are difficult to tap. As they do not radiate electromagnetic energy , emissions cannot be intercepted. As physically tapping the fiber takes great skill to do undetected , fiber is the most secure medium available for carrying sensitive data.
8.Ruggedness and Flexibility:-
An optical fiber has greater tensile strength than copper or steel fibers of the same diameter. It is flexible , bends easily and resists most corresive elements that attack copper cable.
9.Cost:-
The raw material for glass are plentiful , unlike copper. This means glass can be made more cheaply then copper.
10. Reliability:-
More resilient then copper in extreme environmental conditions.
Disadvantages of Optical Fiber :-
Disadvantages include the cost of interfacing equipment necessary to convert electrical signals to optical signals. (optical transmitters , receivers) splicing fiber - optic cable is also more difficult. Besides this , other disadvantages are :
1.Expensive over short distance.
2.Requires highly skilled installers.
3.Adding additional nodes is difficult.
4.cost: cables are expensive to install but last longer than copper cables.
5.Transmission: transmission on optical fiber requires repeating at distance intervals.
6.Protection: Optical fibers require more protection around the cables compared to copper.
Fiber optic cables have a much greater bandwidth than metal cables. The amount of information that can be transmitted per unit time of fiber over other transmission media is its most significant advantage.
2.Low Power Loss:-
An optical fiber offers low power loss. This allows for longer transmission distances. In comparison to copper; in a network , the longest recommended copper distance is 100m while with fiber, it is 2000m.
3.Interference:-
Fiber optic cables are immune to electromagnetic interference. It can also be run in electrically noisy environments without concern as electrical noise will not affect fiber.
4.Size:-
In comparison to copper , a fiber optic cable has nearly 4.5 timers as much capacity as the wire cable has and a cross sectional area that is 30 times less.
5.Weight:-
Fiber optic cables are much thinner and lighter than metal wires. They also occupy less space with cables of the same information capacity. Lighter weight makes fiber easier to install.
6.Safety:-
Since the fiber is a dielectric , it does not present a spark hazard. It doesn't transmit electrical signals , making it safe in environment.
7.Security:-
Optical fibers are difficult to tap. As they do not radiate electromagnetic energy , emissions cannot be intercepted. As physically tapping the fiber takes great skill to do undetected , fiber is the most secure medium available for carrying sensitive data.
8.Ruggedness and Flexibility:-
An optical fiber has greater tensile strength than copper or steel fibers of the same diameter. It is flexible , bends easily and resists most corresive elements that attack copper cable.
9.Cost:-
The raw material for glass are plentiful , unlike copper. This means glass can be made more cheaply then copper.
10. Reliability:-
More resilient then copper in extreme environmental conditions.
Disadvantages of Optical Fiber :-
Disadvantages include the cost of interfacing equipment necessary to convert electrical signals to optical signals. (optical transmitters , receivers) splicing fiber - optic cable is also more difficult. Besides this , other disadvantages are :
1.Expensive over short distance.
2.Requires highly skilled installers.
3.Adding additional nodes is difficult.
4.cost: cables are expensive to install but last longer than copper cables.
5.Transmission: transmission on optical fiber requires repeating at distance intervals.
6.Protection: Optical fibers require more protection around the cables compared to copper.
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