Physical Transmission Media
What
is fiber-optic cable?
Next
p. 491 Fig. 9-38
ØCapable of carrying
significantly more
data at faster speeds
than wire cables
significantly more
data at faster speeds
than wire cables
ØLess susceptible
to interference
(noise) and, therefore,
more secure
to interference
(noise) and, therefore,
more secure
ØSmaller size (thinner
and lighter)
and lighter)