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Single-mode (100BaseBX standard)

Single-mode (100BaseBX standard) is a Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) transmission standard over single-mode fiber optic cable. It uses a wavelength of 1310 nm or 1550 nm, and can transmit data over distances of up to 120 km.

100BaseBX is typically used in applications where long-distance transmission is required, such as campus networks, metropolitan area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs). It is also used in applications where high bandwidth and low latency are required, such as financial trading and video streaming.

To use 100BaseBX, a media converter is required to convert between the electrical signals of a copper Ethernet network and the optical signals of the fiber optic cable. Media converters are typically available in standalone or rack-mounted configurations.

Advantages of Single-mode (100BaseBX standard)

  • Long transmission distances (up to 120 km)
  • High bandwidth (100 Mbps)
  • Low latency
  • Immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Secure transmission

Disadvantages of Single-mode (100BaseBX standard)

  • More expensive than copper Ethernet
  • Requires media converters
 

 

Two industry standards for Fiber Optic Cabling

Multimode (100BaseSX standard) is a Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) transmission standard over multimode fiber optic cable. It uses a wavelength of 850 nm, and can transmit data over distances of up to 550 meters.

100BaseSX is typically used in applications where high bandwidth and low latency are required over shorter distances, such as in office buildings, data centers, and campus networks. It is also used in applications where it is necessary to connect to existing multimode fiber infrastructure.

To use 100BaseSX, a media converter is typically not required, as most Fast Ethernet switches and NICs have built-in support for the standard. However, media converters may be used in some cases, such as when connecting to legacy equipment.

Advantages of Multimode (100BaseSX standard)

  • High bandwidth (100 Mbps)
  • Low latency
  • Less expensive than single-mode fiber optic cable
  • Easier to work with and install than single-mode fiber optic cable
  • Compatible with most Fast Ethernet switches and NICs

Disadvantages of Multimode (100BaseSX standard)

  • Shorter transmission distances (up to 550 meters)
  • More susceptible to modal dispersion and attenuation than single-mode fiber optic cable

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