Fiber Optic Networking

Simply Put - We’ve partnered with a few of the most respected Fiber Optics Manufacturers and Suppliers in the industry!

You want it, we’ve either got it and/ or we can get it! No job too small or big!

We offer Corning Glass which is Made in USA. We also offer fiber optics product assembled in the USA. Quality and craftsmanship you can count on.

Our Made in USA product line offerings range from Fiber Adapter Panels, Fiber Management, Fiber Patch Panels, Splice Trays, Tracer Tape to Wall Mount Enclosures to list a few of the solutions offered.

Here’s a technical reference for you, in case you didn’t know.

The Difference Between Single Mode and Multi-Mode Fiber Optics

You’ve probably heard the terms “single mode” and “multi-mode” fiber optic cables. What’s the difference? Well, it’s pretty simple - but you have to go INSIDE the cable for the answer.

Basically, the main difference with each type of fiber optic cable is the interior size.

• Single mode fibers consist of a tiny glass core that typically has a diameter between 8.3 and 10 microns (9 microns is a popular size). The single glass strand carries a higher bandwidth than multi-mode fiber optic. However, the single mode fiber optic uses one light source in a tight spectral width. The result? Single mode fiber optic is your best choice for transferring high speed data over long distances. Their unique properties make single mode less susceptible to attenuation than multi-mode fiber optics.


• Multi-mode fibers contain much larger cores than single mode. Their cores are anywhere from 5 to 7 times larger than single mode cores. With a diameter ranging between 50 to 62.5 microns, multi-mode fiber optics can accommodate a higher data volume than single mode. But with the greater capacity comes a setback – multi mode fiber optics have higher attenuation levels, so they’re typically used over shorter distances.

When choosing fiber optic cable for your network, the key considerations should be attenuation and distance. If you need to transmit less data over longer distances, use single mode fiber optic cables. For a greater data capacity over shorter distances, go with multi-mode fiber optic cables. Multi-mode is often used for LANs and other small networks.

Whatever you pick, Fiber Savvy stocks superior single mode and multi-mode fiber optic cables for your network. Our experienced and friendly customer service team is ready to answer any questions you might have. Give us a call today!

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