Above and Beyond: Fiber Optic Cables and Accessories

It's essential to have the right fiber optic cables and accessories for your fiber network installation project. Whether you're a professional contractor or an ambitious DIYer, you can find the optical fiber cables and related parts you need at Cables.com.

Why Choose Fiber Optic Cable?

The best network cable for you will depend on the extent of your data network connection, as well as what you want from it. Though Category 6 ethernet remain the industry standard for data networks, fiber optic connections are on the rise. While a broadband wifi network operates by transmitting data packets into electromagnetic waves, a fiber optic connection relies on pulses of light traveling along delicate, hair-fine glass "fiber" cables. You can expect speeds between approximately 3 to 1000 Mbps from network patch cables, but fiber optic internet will blow those speeds out of the water: with a fiber optic connection, you can expect data transfers at a rate of up to 100 Gbps.

Fiber Optic Cables at Cables.com

There are two different types of fiber optic cords - multi mode fiber, and single mode fiber - and Cables.com carries them both. What are the key differences, and which should you choose? 

The biggest draw of single mode fiber optic cable is that it offers near-unlimited bandwidth. We offer a variety of configurations, including APC (Angled Physical Contact) Single mode Cables and Single mode LC to SC 8/125 micron cables made with the highest quality Corning glass fiber strand at their core. These hair-fine glass cores are contained within standard yellow PVC jackets, some of which are riser-rated, and they're factory tested for optimum performance. 

Multi-mode fiber optic cables have a larger core than singlemode cables, and light can travel through them in various paths. These can’t carry signals as far as single mode fiber with its near-infinite bandwidth can, so they’re usually used to connect computer networks to each other. 

Our OM3 Fiber Optic Multi Mode Cables feature an aqua 50/125 riser-rated jacket and are fully compatible with both OM2 and OM4 fiber. With high quality duplex connectors on either end, these network cables are rated for transmitting signal up to 300 meters. You can find our OM3 Fiber Optic Cables in a variety of connector configurations including LC to LC, LC to SC, LC to ST, and ST to ST. 

Whether you choose singlemode or multimode fiber cable, you'll be getting high quality, US-manufactured Datacomm cable available at the best prices on the market!

Accessories for your Fiber Optic Connection

You need more than just cables for a functioning data network connection, and Cables.com is your source for all things fiber to complete your next generation network.

Our Fiber Optic Field Installable Connector Prep and Test Kit can help you determine the quality of your connection, while our selection of fiber optic cable enclosures come with cable holders, mounting screws, and cable ties for easy cable management. 

We carry fiber optic transceivers designed to transmit and receive optical data over multimode optical fiber, as well as fiber optic mode conditioning cables for a variety of cable configurations. And if you need Datacomm fiber optic couplers or loopback adapters, we have you covered!

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We want to meet all your fiber optic network needs, from the cables themselves to the tools and accessories you'll need to keep your network operating at its very best. We can even manufacture custom fiber optic cable to your specifications. If you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us or email us at sales@cables.com! We look forward to working with you. 

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