Fiber patch cable are used as jumpers from equipment to fiber optic cabling links. It has a thicker protective layer and is generally used for the connection between optical transceivers and terminal boxes. It is used in some fields such as optical fiber communication systems, optical fiber access networks, optical fiber data transmission, and local area networks.etc.
The Network-grade fiber patch cable are slightly worse than carrier-grade jumpers because of greater attenuation. Network-grade fiber patch cable generally have very low requirements, and packet loss will occur during transmission, and the data is generally greater than 0.3dB. The carrier-grade optical fiber patch cable is not easy to lose data because of its small attenuation. Fiber optic suppliers offer both carrier-grade and network-grade fiber patch cables to meet different customer needs. It is important to consider the required application when selecting a fiber patch cable and choose a cable that is fit for purpose to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
1. The difference in degree of attenuation
Carrier-grade fiber patch cable have less attenuation than network-grade fiber patch cable, and the transmission data is more stable and not easy to lose.
2. The difference in price
The price of carrier-grade fiber jumper cables is higher than that of network-grade fiber jumper cables. Carrier-grade fiber jumper cables are generally more expensive but have a more robust structure that can withstand harsh weather conditions and extreme temperatures, including aerial fiber optic cable runs.
3. The difference in grinding times
The grinding process of carrier-grade fiber patch cable is generally 5 times, and that of network-grade fiber patch cable is 4 times.
