The Difference Between Singlemode and Multimode Fiber Optic Cables
Singlemode (9µm core): Used for long distances (tens of km), high bandwidth, cable is usually yellow, cable cost is low but terminal equipment is expensive. Multimode (50µm core): Used for short distances (< 500m), extremely high speed, cable is usually orange/turquoise, cable cost is high but terminal equipment is cheaper.




