This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Fiber Optic Cables category on DigiKey.com
Fiber Optics are cables that contains a glass or plastic thread enclosed within a jacketed material.
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: Defines the primary construction style of the device, indicating which type of accessory it is and determining its general usage.
Specifications: Defines key criteria for the accessory in question, usually but not always dimensional specifications. Determines the type of fiber optic material the accessory can interact with.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as adhesive mount, stackable, and SC/APC pigtail included.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | EFA04-63-ASS |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | RPC1322-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Essentra Components |
| DESCRIPTION | Fiber Optic Isolator Clip Rivet or Screw Mount, Self-Adhesive Pads Included |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | FOSMF |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 298-12689-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Panduit Corp |
| DESCRIPTION | Fiber Optic Small Fiber Splice Organizer Tray |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | EFA70-07-001 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | RPC3928-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Essentra Components |
| DESCRIPTION | Fiber Optic 900 Micron Fiber Strain Relief Boot |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | OFB-BH-6-19 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | RPC4563-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Essentra Components |
| DESCRIPTION | Fiber Optic Bracket |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
MediaLinks
Videos
How do Fiber Optic Cables Work
Fiber Optic Cleaning Video
All Fiber Optic Videos
Articles
Leverage Cut-to-Length Fiber-Optic Cables
When is Optical Transmission Your Best Choice
Developing Fiber-Optic Sensor Networks
All Fiber Optic Articles
Product Training Modules
Fiber Optic Cabling - Panduit
All Fiber Optic Product Training Modules
Blogs
The Basics of Fiber Optic Cables
Fiber Patch Cables – The Basics
DigiKey’s Digi-Spool® - Custom-Cut Wire & Cable
All Fiber Optic Blogs
TechForum
Fiber Optic Cable Splicing
Fiber Optic Cable Cleaning
All TechForum Posts on Fiber Optics