What Should We Notice When Using Singlemode SFP & Multimode SFP
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Their color coded bale clasp and color arrow on labels are black and the used fiber optic patch cord is usually orange. Though it’s not able to transport for long distance, it can transport many kinds of optical signals. The common multimode SFP ( MMF SFP) work in 850nm wavelength and is only used for short distance transmission reaching 100m and 500m. In practical terms, this means the optics are cheaper. Because of this, the optics used in MMF have a higher capability to gather light from the laser. Multimode fiber (MMF) uses a much bigger core and usually uses a longer wavelength of light. And the color of compatible fiber optic patch cord is yellow. The color coded bale clasp and color arrow on labels are generally blue, yellow or purple. Single mode SFP (SMF SFP) work mainly in 1310nm and 1550nm wavelength and is mostly used in long distances transmission environment reaching 2km, 10km, 40km, 60km, 80km, and 120km. This means that SMF has the capability for higher bandwidth and much longer distances in transmission. The core is smaller and the laser wavelength is narrower. Single mode fiber SFP has much tighter tolerances for optics used. If you want to know more about SFP transceiver, you can watch this video for understanding: What Is SFP Transceiver and How Does It Work? Single mode SFP vs Multimode SFP Today, we are going to have a discussion about this topic. So, what’s the different between them? And what should we notice when using them. The single mode SFP or multimode SFP means the SFP transceivers which work at different types of optical fibers, ie single mode SFP will work with single mode fiber, while multimode SFP will work with multimode fiber.