Connectivity systems have evolved very fast in recent years, going from old analog modems to versions with maximum speeds of several tens of Mbps.
This deployment in fiber optic and copper cable networks has exceeded 100Mbps connections, paving the way for new types of services beyond Internet access. What differences do we find between the two technologies?
| OPTICAL FIBER | COPPER CABLE |
| It is a thread made of a transparent material, glass or plastic, through which pulses of light are sent that represent the data to be transmitted. It is also known as FTTH (Fiber To The Home) because it reaches the home directly without the need for an intermediary. | This cable carries data using electrical signals, exposing electromagnetic interference and is much more susceptible to signal attenuations to cover long distances. Hence the need to place regenerators or amplifiers in each section of a few tens or hundreds of meters. |
OPTICAL FIBER VS COPPER CABLE :
| OPTICAL FIBER | COPPER CABLE | |
| TYPE OF TRANSMISSION | GUIDED LIGHT | ELECTRICITY |
| Immune to electromagnetic noise | YES | NO |
| Good for long distances | YES | NO |
| Safe from intruders | YES | NO |
| Resistant and robust to handling | NO | YES |
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