Fiber Optic Types
There are many different options when choosing a fibre cable, below are the specifications of each fiber type:
| Fiber Type | Jacket Color | Core Diameter | Optical Source | Bandwidth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS1 | Yellow | 9µm | VCSEL | Indoor, 10km |
| OS2 | Yellow | 9µm | VCSEL | Outdoor, 200km |
| OM1 | Orange | 62.5µm | LED | 10Gbps, 33 meters |
| OM2 | Orange | 50µm | LED | 10Gbps, 82 meters |
| OM3 | Aqua | 50µm | VCSEL | 10Gbps, 300 meters |
| OM4 | Aqua | 50µm | VCSEL | 10Gbps, 550 meters |
| OM5 | Lime | 50µm | VCSEL | 4x 28Gbps (WDM) |
VCSEL – Vertical-Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (single-mode)
LED – Light Emitting Diode (multi-mode)
LED – Light Emitting Diode (multi-mode)