Mode conditioning patchcords

When using multimode 62.5/125µm optical fibre for transmitting Gigabit data over distances greater than 300 metres, a Mode Conditioning patchcord must be used at each transmitter/receiver. This is because when a single mode laser is launched into the centre of a multimode fibre it may cause differential mode delay (DMD) effects that generate multiple signals.

Mode Conditioning patchcords overcome this problem by launching the laser light from the transmitter into a single mode fibre which is aligned with a precise offset from the centre of the core of a 62.5/125µm fibre in the "mode conditioning" part of the patchcord. The output from the patchcord is then compliant with the IEEE 802.3z standard for 1000Base-LX.

Mode Conditioning patchcords are not recommended for short transmission distances - a few tens of metres - as bit errors may occur/increase.

• Each end of the patchcords can be terminated with a connector of your choice, most often SC, ST and LC (MTRJ is also possible)
• Generally available with 62.5/125µm fibre in lengths of less than 5m

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