| Pigtail |
A fiber
optic cable that has a connector on only one end. |
| Plastic
optical fiber (POF) |
An
optical fiber made of plastic. |
| Plastic-clad
silica (PCS) fiber |
A fiber
made with a glass core and plastic cladding. |
| Preform |
The
large diameter glass rod from which fiber is drawn |
| Plenum
Cable |
A cable
whose flammability and smoke characteristics allow
it to be routed in a plenum area without being enclosed
in a conduit. |
