Multimode Fiber Optic Cables :
(OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5)
(OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5)
- Multimode cables are designed for covering short to medium distances connectivity.
- MM is commonly found in LANs.
- Its typical core sizes are 50 micrometers or 62.5 micrometers.
- OM1 and OM2 are used for basic LAN needs up to 1 Gb/s.
- OM3, OM4, and OM5 support higher data rates like 10/40/100 Gb/s over distances up to several hundred meters.
Multimode cable Jacket colors :
Orange (OM1, OM2), Aqua/violet (OM3, OM4), and Lime Green (OM5).