Does it matter if the skin on the outside of the optical fiber is broken a little?

　　The outer skin of the optical fiber is broken a little. Under normal circumstances, as long as the core of the optical fiber is not damaged, it usually has no effect on communication. The outer skin of the optical fiber mainly plays a protective role, which can prevent the optical fiber from being damaged by mechanical damage, corrosion, moisture and other external environments. If the outer skin is damaged, but the core remains intact, then the optical signal can still be tranSMitted normally in the optical fiber.

　　However, while a damaged sheath does not necessarily affect communications immediately, it can pose some potential problems in the long run. For example, a damaged sheath may make the fiber more vulnerable to further damage, such as animal bites or other physical damage. In addition, a damaged sheath may also make the fiber more vulnerable to environmental factors, such as moisture and corrosion, which can adversely affect the transmission performance of the fiber.

　　Therefore, although a damaged outer skin does not necessarily cause an immediate communication outage, to ensure the long-term stability and reliability of the fiber, it is recommended to repair the damaged outer skin in a timely manner. Repair methods may include wrapping the damaged part with tape or other professional fiber protection materials to prevent further damage.

　　Overall, the outer skin of the optical fiber is broken a bit, which usually does not affect communication if the core is not damaged. However, in order to ensure the long-term stability and reliability of the optical fiber, it is recommended to repair the damaged outer skin in a timely manner.