Main Elements of Fiber Optics
- Core: It is the central tube of very thin size made of optically transparent dielectric medium and carries the light transmitter to receiver and the core diameter may vary from about 5um to 100 um.
- Cladding: It is an outer optical material surrounding the core having a reflecting index lower than the core and cladding helps to keep the light within the core throughout the phenomena of total internal reflection.
- Buffer Coating: It is a plastic coating that protects the fiber made of silicon rubber. The typical diameter of the fiber after the coating is 250-300 um.
Fiber Optics and Types
Fiber Optics or Optical Fiber is a modern technology that transmits information/data as a light pulse along glass or plastic fiber. An Optical Fiber is a cylindrical fiber of glass that is hair-thin in size or any transparent dielectric medium. The fiber which is used for optical communication is waveguides made of transparent dielectrics.
In this article, we will discuss Optical Fiber/Fiber Optics in detail. We will also discuss Types of Fiber Optics based on different categories, advantages, and disadvantages of Fiber Optics as well.