What is Fibre Optic Cabling?
Unlike traditional copper wiring which transmits data via electrical pulses, fibre optic cabling uses light. Each cable is comprised of incredibly thin strands of glass or plastic—barely the diameter of a human hair—known as optical fibres. Data is encoded into light beams that travel through the core of these fibres at nearly the speed of light. Because light does not experience the same resistance as electricity, fibre optic cables can carry significantly more data over much longer distances without signal degradation. Furthermore, because there is no metal involved in the transmission, fibre is completely immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI), making it the gold standard for secure, high-speed communication.
Advanced Infrastructure with Wirewerks & NextSTEP
At Moffat Electric, we don’t just “pull wire”—we design scalable communication infrastructures. To ensure our clients receive the most reliable network possible, we utilize the Wirewerks NextSTEP™ Technology fibre management system. This award-winning system is designed for high-density environments where accessibility and scalability are paramount. By using NextSTEP’s “stepped” shelf design, we can manage high fibre counts in a small footprint while ensuring every individual connection is easy to access for future maintenance or upgrades.
Custom Solutions for Your Business
Whether you are connecting two buildings on a commercial campus or building out a state-of-the-art data centre, our team provides custom-configured solutions. Our partnership with Wirewerks allows us to deliver advanced optical fibre solutions even under demanding project timelines. From pigtail fusion splicing to plug-and-play MPO cassettes, we implement systems that comply with the highest ANSI/TIA standards. By choosing Moffat Electric, you are investing in a network that isn’t just fast today, but is ready for the bandwidth demands of the next decade.
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Comparison: Fiber Optic vs. Copper (Cat6a)
To help you decide which infrastructure is right for your facility, here is a quick comparison of how fiber stacks up against high-end copper cabling:
| Feature | Copper (Cat6a) | Fiber Optic (Single/Multimode) |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Electrical Pulses | Light Pulses |
| Max Distance | 100 Meters | 40 Kilometers |
| Bandwidth | Up to 10 Gbps | Up to 100+ Gbps |
| EMI Interference | Susceptible | Immune |
| Security | Possible to "tap" signal | Extremely difficult to intercept |
| Durability | Vulnerable to moisture/weather | Highly resistant to environment |
| Future-Proofing | Moderate | High |
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