1.1.2 Optical fiber cable

Because optical fiber cables provide galvanic isolation and are immune to electromagnetic pickup (EMC interference), their routing is simpler than for copper cables.

However, optical fiber cables must be mechanically protected. In addition, the optical plug connectors must be kept clean. The same mechanical protection regulations that apply to copper cables also apply to optical fiber cables. However, special attention should be paid to the bending radius and tensile strength of optical fiber cables.