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Optical fiber carries signals through light, and therefore at light speed, the fastest possible, and gets less hot. Copper wire transmits information using electricity, which although fast, is not nearly as fast as light. Fiber optics allows faster transmission of data.

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What is optical fiber transmission?

Optical fiber transmission is a method of transmitting data over long distances using light signals sent through thin strands of glass or plastic fibers. This technology allows for high-speed data transfer with minimal signal loss and electromagnetic interference. Optical fibers can carry a vast amount of information simultaneously, making them essential for telecommunications, internet infrastructure, and various data communication applications. Their advantages include higher bandwidth, longer transmission distances, and improved security compared to traditional copper cables.


How much does copper cost per ton?

In July of 2014, the average price of copper was about 10,000 dollars per ton. It has been rising steadily in value for the past several years.


What is a wire network?

a computer network in which devices are connected through copper wire cables


What is GBIC card?

A GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) card is a type of transceiver used in networking to connect different types of fiber optic or copper cables to network devices like switches and routers. It allows for the conversion of electrical signals to optical signals and vice versa, facilitating high-speed data transmission over various distances. GBICs are modular and hot-swappable, making them versatile for network upgrades and changes. However, they have largely been replaced by smaller, more efficient transceiver formats like SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) in modern networks.


1000BaseT is a standard for achieving throughputs times faster than Fast Ethernet over copper cable?

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Why optical communications preferred as other communications?

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What difference between copper cable and optical cable?

A copper cable transports electrical signals. An optical cable transports light signals.


How is copper used in technology communications and housing?

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What are the alternatives to optical fibers?

Copper wires and satellite transmission.


Which can transmit faster optical fiber or copper wire I read in an article that copper wire is faster than optical fiber?

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Are there hard drives with a fiber optic interface?

Hello, Currently we do not have HDD with fiber optic connector on board, but this can be expected in future. Intel has already developed a chip which uses optical interconnects instead of copper and carbon nano tubes. When this technology is perfected, all the devices even the USB will be optical.


Is it possible to get a 3.5 mm audio jack to work in an optical audio out port?

No. A 3.5mm jack is a copper electrical connector while an optical port isn't. Although it is possible to obtain converters between optical and copper, it is an expensive route to take and almost certainly there is a lower cost alternative to the problem.


Why copper cables are transformed into optical fiber?

fibre has higher data capacity, takes less space, is cheaper, etc. than copper.


What are the Advantages and disadvantages of delta and wye transformers?

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What connection interface is compatible with both copper wire and optical fiber cables?

The connection interface that is compatible with both copper wire and optical fiber cables is known as a fiber-to-copper media converter. These devices facilitate the conversion of electrical signals transmitted over copper cabling into optical signals that can travel over fiber optic cables, and vice versa. This allows for seamless integration of both types of cabling within a network, enabling flexibility in network design and infrastructure upgrades.


Why are copper wires used instead of steel wires?

I think copper is cheaper.


Recycling copper from mobile phones disadvantages?

Could have radation poisoning