Mass fusion splicing is primarily used for which type of cable?

Mass fusion splicing is primarily used for ribbon cable due to the unique properties and structure of ribbon fiber. Ribbon cables consist of multiple fibers arranged in a flat ribbon-like configuration, which allows for the simultaneous fusion splicing of multiple fibers at once. This process is highly efficient and significantly reduces the time and labor involved in splicing, making it ideal for applications that require a high density of fibers, such as in data centers or large-scale installations.

In contrast, single fiber cables primarily utilize individual splicing methods that cater to one fiber at a time, while multi-mode fiber can be either spliced using similar techniques but does not benefit from the simultaneous splicing capability of mass fusion. Coaxial cable, which consists of a copper core surrounded by insulation and shielding, is not used in fiber optics and involves entirely different connection methods such as crimping or soldering. Therefore, the primary application of mass fusion splicing aligns with the characteristics of ribbon cables.