What is a Fiber Optic Patch Cord?
An optical fiber patch cord is a two-fiber cable that uses the same connector type and optical fiber type as the optical fiber cabling that it is connected to. Fiber patch cord must meet the cable transmission performance requirements and physical cable specifications of TIA/EIA-568B. TIA/EIA-568B sets the performance specifications for optical fiber patch cords recognized in premises cabling standards. Fiber patch cables are used at cross-connects to connect optical fiber links. They are also used as equipment or work area cables to connect telecommunications equipment to horizontal or backbone cabling. Optical fiber patch cables used for either cross-connection or interconnection to equipment shall be orientated as defined in TIA/EIA-568B. Position A goes to position B on each optical fiber. The connector that plugs into the receiver is position A and the connector that plugs into the transmitter is position B. The terms “fiber optic patch cord” and “fiber optic jumper” are often int
