Fiber Optic Patch Cables are employed when connecting one fiber optic device to another fiber optic device and are used to send a signal. The various mechanisms that are used in fiber optics, data communications, or telecommunications technology are connected with patch cables or cords.

With fiber optic patch cables, fibers are used as opposed to wires because there is less of a chance that the signals that are being sent between devices will be lost. The patch cords that are usually used in fiber optic technology are made in a variety of colors so that they are distinguished without problems.