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What Makes Fiber Optic Cables Better Than Copper Cables?

Sep 3, 2017 11:52PM PDT

There are few things in my mind, which is the best fiber optic cable or copper cable. I need help for the clear about this point. which is the better and faster connectivity cable?

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Sep 4, 2017 1:17AM PDT

The cable that fits both the sending and the receiving device is best. The other one is worthless. What devices do you want to connect?

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reply to: What Makes Fiber Optic Cables Better Than Copper C
Sep 11, 2017 5:29AM PDT

Few reasons to give high priority to Fiber Optic Cables:
1. Fiber optic transmission is faster.
2. Fiber optic transmission results in less attenuation.
3. Fiber optic cables are impervious to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
4. Light cannot catch on fire.
5. Fiber optic cables do not break as easily.

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Re: What Makes Fiber Optic Cables Better Than Copper Cables?
Sep 19, 2017 9:34PM PDT

Fiber optics significantly increase your bandwidth. Copper cables were initially designed for voice calls and hence had a limited bandwidth. Fiber optics increase the upload and download speed; they are better for long haul networks and security systems. Putting a tap on a fiber-optic internet cable to intercept data transmissions is incredibly difficult. Fiber optics, compared to copper is much sturdier, reliable, and the speed doesn't affect its size. Also, these cables are much lighter than copper ones.