What is a fiber optic cable with power cord? Photoelectric Composite Cable

The professional name for fiber optic ribbon power cables is “Photoelectric Composite Cable“, which is a composite cable that integrates optical fibers and copper wires for power transmission. It can simultaneously achieve communication signal transmission and power supply. The following are its core features and application scenarios:

1. Definition and Structure

Integrated design: The interior includes optical fibers (for optical signal transmission) and conductive copper wires (for power supply), which are isolated to prevent signal and power interference.
Synonym: also known as “composite optical cable” or “optoelectronic composite cable”

2. Core advantages

Cost and space savings: One cable replaces traditional separate optical and power cables, reducing wiring and maintenance costs.
Strong anti-interference ability: Fiber optic cables are not affected by electromagnetic interference and are suitable for complex environments (such as industrial scenes).
Long distance support: Single mode fiber optic can achieve communication over 10km, while copper wire power supply distance is limited by resistance but can be optimized through design.

3. Typical applications

Security monitoring: Provide power and high-definition video signal transmission for cameras simultaneously.
Broadband access: Addressing the integrated power supply and communication needs of equipment in remote areas.
Industrial automation: Stable operation in environments with strong electromagnetic interference.

4. Differences from other cables

Compared with AOC fiber optic cables: AOC fiber optic cables (active optical cables) only transmit data and require external power supply, while optoelectronic composite cables integrate power supply functions.
Compared with traditional copper cables, copper cables (such as network cables) are susceptible to interference and have low transmission rates. Optoelectronic composite cables combine the high speed of optical fibers with the power supply capability of copper wires.
If you need further technical details (such as the difference between single-mode/multi-mode fibers), you can search for single-mode fibers or multi-mode fibers