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second-window cable
Fiber optic cable that operates at the 1300-nm wavelength.
sheathing
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jacket
The outer material that surrounds and protects the buffered and unbuffered fibers in an optical cable.
side-lit cable
A type of fiber optic cable that emits light from its sides along its length.
signal level
Calculation of peak and average transmission power at a given point along an optical fiber or cable.
single attachment station
In a dual-ring local area network, a node that is connected only to the primary, active ring and not to the secondary ring that provides a backup in case of cable or system failure.
STED microscopy
STED microscopy, or stimulated emission depletion microscopy, is a superresolution imaging technique in fluorescence microscopy that surpasses the diffraction limit, enabling the visualization of...
strength member
A strand of aramid yarn, steel or fiberglass in an optical cable intended to prevent bending or stretching that would damage the transport medium.
stripwound hose
A type of sheathing for fiber optic cable that incorporates a coil of metal; often used in harsh environments.
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