Can singlemode and multimode fiber be intermixed?
Developing a system that uses both singlemode and multimode fiber is possible if using a switching system that supports both fiber types, such as the Extron FOX Matrix Series. Singlemode fiber must be connected to a singlemode port, and multimode fiber must be connected to a multimode port. Directly connecting singlemode and multimode fiber is not recommended. The difference in core sizes between these fibers introduces losses into the system.
