Fiber optics uses light to transmit data in a faster and higher capacity than it’s copper counterpart. Fiber optic cable is made up of two separate layers of glass. The core sends the light signal, and the cladding, which is the layer of glass that surrounds the core. Fiber optic cables and technology has very low transmission losses in comparison to copper cable. This creates a much more stable and reliable connection for all types of communication and data transmissions. Fiber optic cable is immune to cross-talk and electromagnectic interference.
Fiber optic cables are typically rated at 10Gbps, 40Gbps, and 100Gbps.
