A hybrid cable includes copper conductors and optical fiber together under 1 cable sheath. This allows for both power and data transmission supported within a jacketed cable and allows for a single cable pull for installation. Cables come with 12AWG or 18AWG stranded conductors and either loose tube or tight buffered fibers – depending on the application. They are typically factory terminated with M8 and LC connectors (or with an MTP for 4+ fibers) and ready to pull, plug-in and play. Using this cable design also reduces your conduit requirements by half – saving the cost of material and installation. It also enables the distribution of power from a central location and eliminates power supplies at individual workstations.