Multi-mode fiber

Type of fiber optic cable that transmits its signal over multiple light pulses at different angles. Because the signal dissipates over long distances, multi-mode fiber cables are used only in short distances. When a longer fiber optic cabling is needed, single-mode fiber is used.

Also see: Fiber, Network definitions, Single-mode fiber

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