Optički kablovi su dalekovodi koji koriste svjetlost kao provodnik, a mogu se pohvaliti osnovnim prednostima kao što su velika brzina (približava se brzini svjetlosti), veliki propusni opseg (podržava prijenos podataka na TB-nivou) i jake anti-smetnje (na koje ne utiču elektromagnetna polja). Njihove osnovne funkcije uključuju: 1. Brzu-komunikaciju (latencija<1ms), suitable for real-time scenarios such as financial transactions and telemedicine; 2. Big data processing (single fiber capacity up to 100Tbps), supporting cloud computing and edge computing needs; 3. Long-distance transmission (80-100km without repeaters), ensuring high-quality cross-border communication. In home scenarios, Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology can provide gigabit-level bandwidth (1Gbps+), perfectly supporting high-bandwidth applications such as 4K/8K video and cloud gaming. In the future, with the development of 5G and the Internet of Things, ultra-low-loss fiber (attenuation ≤0.15dB/km) will become the data artery for smart cities and autonomous driving.