Fiber optic patch cables are defined components of an internationally standardized structured cabling of ISO/IEC11801.Historically grown in the structured cabling many different connectors, whereby the following are still relevant: LC, SC, E2000, MPO/MTPEA fiber optic patch cable represents the shortest connection between a passive cabling port and an active network port or a point-to-point connection of two active network ports.Quality classes allow a qualitative differentiation of fiber optic patch cables depending on the network serviceSimilar terms for patch cables:patch cable, adapter cable, connection cable, hybrid cable, jumper, connecting cord.