Glossary
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Sensitivity |
For a fiber-optic receiver, the minimum optical power
required to achieve a specified level of performance,
such as BER.
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Separator |
Pertaining to wire and cable, a layer of insulating material
such as textile, paper, or Mylar, which is placed
between a conductor and its dielectric, between a cable
jacket and the components it covers, or between various
components of a multiple conductor cable. It can be utilized
to improve stripping qualities or flexibility, or it can
offer additional mechanical or electrical protection to the
components it separates.
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Sequential markings |
Markings on the outside of a fiber-optic cable to aid in
measuring the length of the cable.
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Series wiring |
See daisy chain.
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Service loop |
A loop or slack left in a cable when the cable is installed
and terminated. This loop allows future trimming of the
cable or movement of equipment if necessary.
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SFF Small form factor connector | A type of optical fiber connector that is designed to take up less physical space than a standard-sized connector. An SFF connector provides support for two strands of optical fiber in a connector enclosure that is similar to an RJ-45. There is currently no standard for SFF connectors; types include the LC and the MT-RJ connectors.
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SFTP | Foil and braid screened (SHIELDED) twisted pair
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Sheath |
An outer protective layer of a fiber-optic or copper cable
that includes the cable jacket, strength members, and
shielding.
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Shield |
A metallic foil or multiwire screen mesh that is used to
reduce electromagnetic fields from penetrating or exiting
a transmission cable. Also referred to as a screen.
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Shield coverage |
The physical area of a cable that is actually covered by
shielding material, often expressed as a percentage.
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Shield effectiveness |
The relative ability of a shield to screen out undesirable
interference. Frequently confused with the term shield
coverage.
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Shielded Cable | Shielded Cable – Also referred as screened cable
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Shielded Connectors | Shielded Connector – A connector with a metallic shield that covers most of the exposed housing. The shield is used to block the transmission or reception of external electrical noise.
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Shielded Hood | Also known as Metal Hood, Die Cast Hood.
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Short Screw | Short Screw
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