What kind of cable is typically used for fiber optic networking?

Fiber optic networking utilizes fiber optic cable as its primary medium for data transmission. This type of cable consists of one or more flexible strands of glass or plastic fibers that carry light signals. The advantage of using fiber optic cables lies in their ability to transmit data over long distances at very high speeds with minimal signal loss and resistance to electromagnetic interference. This makes them ideal for high-bandwidth applications, such as internet backbones and interconnection between data centers.

Copper cable, coaxial cable, and twisted pair cable are designed for different types of data transmission and are based on electrical signals, which have limitations concerning distance and bandwidth compared to fiber optics. Consequently, while they may serve various networking purposes, they cannot match the performance characteristics of fiber optic cables in environments requiring high-speed and reliable data transfer.