It is known that fiber optic cables have almost changed and improved the world of network communication instead of traditional methods of networking. It was the outstanding advantages that made fiber optic cables useful in numerous fields and make great contribution to our society.

Nowadays fiber optic cables are playing an increasingly important role in many industries and applications. 

What can fiber optic cables be used for?

At the beginning, fiber optic cables are used for communication, and then they were applied to network construction. With the development and improvement of research,fiber optic cables are found useful in more fields such as medical treatment and some commercial uses. Here will give the introduction about these applications of fiber optic cables.

Fiber optic cables used in telecommunication and networking 

Internet

Fiber optic cables transmit large amounts of data at very high speeds. This technology is therefore widely used in internet cables. As compared to traditional copper wires, fiber optic cables are less bulky, lighter, more flexible and carry more data.

Cable Television

The use of fiber optic cables in the transmission of cable signals has grown explosively over the years. These cables are ideal for transmitting signals for high definition televisions, because they have greater bandwidth and speed. Also, fiber optic cables are cheaper as compared to the same quantity of copper wire.

Telephone

Calling telephones within or outside the country has never been so easy. With the use of fiber optic communication, you can connect faster and have clear conversations without any lag on either side.

Computer Networking

Networking between computers in a single building or across nearby structures is made easier and faster with the use of fiber optic cables. Users can see a marked decrease in the time it takes to transfer files and information across networks.

Fiber optic cables used in medical treatment and commercial fields

Surgery and Dentistry

In the fields of medicine and research, optical communication takes an important part of non-intrusive surgical methods. In these applications, a minute, bright light is used to light up the surgery area within the body, making it possible to reduce the number and size of incisions made. It is also used in microscopy and bio-medical research.

Lighting and Decorations

The uses of fiber optic cables in the decorative illumination have grown over the years. Fiber optic cables offer an easy, economical and efficient solution to lighting projects. As a result, they are commonly used in lighting decorations and illuminating Christmas trees.

Mechanical Inspections

Due to the advantages of small size and flexibility, fiber optic cables solve the difficulties in the inspection of hard-to-reach places. They are popular in the applications like the on-site inspections for engineers and also inspection of pipes for plumbers.

Military and Space Applications

As the high level of data security is required in military and aerospace applications, fiber optic cables become the best solution for the data transmission in these areas due to its advantage of free of interference from other signals.

Automotive Industry

Fiber optic cables make contribution to the lighting and safety features of automobiles as well. They are used in lighting, both in the interior and exterior of vehicles because of its ability to conserve space and support superior lighting. Also, fiber optic cables is able to transmit signals between different parts of the vehicle at high speed, this makes them invaluable in the use of safety applications such as traction control and airbags. 

Conclusion

It can be learned that fiber optic cable is not only used in the fiber optic communication through this article, and what kind of role fiber optic cables play in each application. Not only we should give enough attention to its significance, also more importantly, the value and potential of fiber optics should be researched and developed as fully as possible.