Glossary

Indicates deployment of fiber-optic feeder and distribution facilities.

An active component that is installed in a fiber-optic transmission system that is designed to reduce the power in the optical signal. It is used to limit the optical power received by the photo detector to within the limits of the optical receiver.

Cable containing one or more optical fibers.

Involves the transfer of modulated or unmodulated optical energy (light) through optical-fiber media.

A patch panel where fiber-optic connectors are mounted.

An Ethernet fiber-optic connection method intended for connection of repeaters.

Used to splice outside plant cable to the backside of a fiber-optic patch panel.

Test procedures outlined in the EIA-RS-455 standards.

A communications scheme whereby electrical data is converted to light energy and transmitted through optical fibers.

A long, thin strand of transparent material (glass or plastic), which can convey electromagnetic energy in the optical waveform longitudinally by means of internal refraction and reflection.

Fibre optics – light transmission through optical fibers for communication and signaling.

Also known as IEC320 C7/ C8

Type of IEC connector used for Power supply. (See C7/ C8)

A fiber-optic cable with a strong supporting member incorporated for use in aerial installations. See also messenger cable.

Nonconducting components cabled with insulated conductors or optical fibers to impart flexibility, tensile strength, roundness, or a combination of all three.

A device that blocks certain wavelengths to permit selective transmission of optical signals.