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Because the effect of dispersion increases with the length of the fiber, a fiber transmission system is often characterized by its bandwidth–distance product, usually expressed in units of ·km. This value is a product of bandwidth and distance because there is a trade-off between the bandwidth of the signal and the distance over which it can be carried. If you need to support multiple duplex applications, it is more cost-effective to purchase a higher-strand-count cable rather than multiple two-strand cables. This guide walks you through the simple decision steps engineers use, the common strand counts on the market, and clear rules-of-thumb for different project types so you choose a cable that fits both today's needs and tomorrow's growth. Fiber optic cables are essential to modern networks, enabling high-speed and reliable data transmission.

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