PCF has a glass core and a plastic sheath. There is an additional Tefzel layer to improve mechanical and thermal properties.
The same transmitting and receiving elements are used for PCF and POF. Because attenuation is lower, distances up to 500 m can be bridged.
They can also be used at a wavelength of = 850 nm.
INTERNET USERS ALSO CONSULTED ON THE CATEGORY FIBRE OPTICAL CABLE
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