Single Mode vs. Multi Mode Fiber: Technical Differences and Deployment Scenarios
Executive Summary (TL;DR)
The Fundamental Difference: Single Mode Fiber (SMF) has a tiny 9-micron core (laser) for long distances, while Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) has a larger 50-micron core (VCSEL) for shorter distances.
Distance: SMF (OS2) is built for kilometers (up t...