3.The word âengineâ is generally used to refer to a reciprocating engine (steam or internal combustion) while âmotorâ is generally used to refer to a rotating device such as an electric motor. 4.An engine is made up of pistons and cylinders while a motor is made up of rotors and stators.
There are three types of fiber optic cable commonly used: single mode, multimode and plastic optical fiber (POF). Transparent glass or plastic fibers which allow light to be guided from one end to the other with minimal loss. Fiber optic cable functions as a light guide, guiding the light introduced at one end of the cable through to the other end. The light source can either be a light-emitting diode (LED)) or a laser.
Fiber Connectors. Fiber Optic Connectors. Fiber optic connectors are used to connect two runs of fiber optic cable and consist of an adapter assembly and two plugs. The most popular versions include snap-in Lucent Connectors (LC), push-on Square Connectors (SC), and twist-on Straight Tip (ST) Connectors.