Are you in the singlemode or multimode fiber camp?
Traditionally, in the past, most of us in the fiber optic industry have separated ourselves into two basic camps. The Singlemode camp, this group always consisted of the BIG BOYS!! I need my fiber to do everything and more, a consideration of distance, bandwidth and future proofing
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5G Technology
Within the IT sector, wireless networking has been dubbed the 'fourth utility' for buildings. Accompanying HVAC, Power, and Water - wireless forms the backbone of enterprise mobility - both between enterprise sites, on a larger scale, and within enterprise sites. Inconsistency, low network speeds, and lack of availability for
Read more...
Every fiber technician has heard the terms field polish and factory polish
What is the difference and why does it matter so much which option you choose for your application? Well there are some big differences in many factors when you compare a field terminated cable and a factory terminated solution that comes ready to plug and play.
A
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If goods are not compliant with these standards some companies will not use them at all
Here in the United States we have probably seen a statement of either REACH or RoHS on a product that we have purchased whether it be an electrical device, or a piece of fiber optic cable. This standard is a somewhat foreign matter to us here in
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100 years ago, Warren G. Harding coined the phrase “A Return to Normalcy” during his 1920 Presidential campaign in a post WWI world.
As we navigate through the Coronavirus Pandemic by social distancing and working remotely to focus on our health, I soon look forward to getting back to our own “normalcy” in the Telecom world; and
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Hands washed….Check. Keyboard cleaned….Check. Laptop scanned for viruses….Check.
Sorry… just a little levity in stressful times.
Just four weeks ago I was teaching a class in Atlanta, GA and now I write this article from my kitchen table quarantined from work trying to do my part and stay healthy. I am sure that many of you are doing the
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Methodically over the past two decades Asian sources, especially China, have dominated the communication fiber optic industry.
The components they supply include connectors, ferrules, lasers, couplers, cable assemblies and active network equipment to identify a few. U.S. manufacturers cooperatively profit from these Asian business ventures by
Read more...
Accumulating tools for troubleshooting a fiber optic link doesn’t have to be expensive.
There are some basic pieces of test gear that can be added to a fiber technician’s tool box that cost under $500 dollars. One of these pieces of fiber optic test equipment is a Visual Fault Locator, often referred to as a VFL. The price range
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Acceptable tolerances for dispersion greatly decrease as the speed increases
Fiber Optic Dispersion testing was not necessary for most 2.5 Gig communication systems. However, as bit rates increase to 10 Gig and beyond (40 Gig & 100 Gig), fiber characterization, particularly dispersion testing, have become increasingly important. The
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Many technicians ask, "Where to use what type of jacketing."
In the fiber optic industry we have all probably seen the words, plenum or riser in our day because these are two of the most common jacket types in the United States. But there are other options out there that are lesser known and talked about - such as Low Smoke Zero Halogen (
Read more...
Are you in the singlemode or multimode fiber camp?
Traditionally, in the past, most of us in the fiber optic industry have separated ourselves into two basic camps. The Singlemode camp, this group always consisted of the BIG BOYS!! I need my fiber to do everything and more, a consideration of distance, bandwidth and future proofing
Read more...
5G Technology
Within the IT sector, wireless networking has been dubbed the 'fourth utility' for buildings. Accompanying HVAC, Power, and Water - wireless forms the backbone of enterprise mobility - both between enterprise sites, on a larger scale, and within enterprise sites. Inconsistency, low network speeds, and lack of availability for
Read more...
Every fiber technician has heard the terms field polish and factory polish
What is the difference and why does it matter so much which option you choose for your application? Well there are some big differences in many factors when you compare a field terminated cable and a factory terminated solution that comes ready to plug and play.
A
Read more...
If goods are not compliant with these standards some companies will not use them at all
Here in the United States we have probably seen a statement of either REACH or RoHS on a product that we have purchased whether it be an electrical device, or a piece of fiber optic cable. This standard is a somewhat foreign matter to us here in
Read more...
100 years ago, Warren G. Harding coined the phrase “A Return to Normalcy” during his 1920 Presidential campaign in a post WWI world.
As we navigate through the Coronavirus Pandemic by social distancing and working remotely to focus on our health, I soon look forward to getting back to our own “normalcy” in the Telecom world; and
Read more...
Hands washed….Check. Keyboard cleaned….Check. Laptop scanned for viruses….Check.
Sorry… just a little levity in stressful times.
Just four weeks ago I was teaching a class in Atlanta, GA and now I write this article from my kitchen table quarantined from work trying to do my part and stay healthy. I am sure that many of you are doing the
Read more...
Methodically over the past two decades Asian sources, especially China, have dominated the communication fiber optic industry.
The components they supply include connectors, ferrules, lasers, couplers, cable assemblies and active network equipment to identify a few. U.S. manufacturers cooperatively profit from these Asian business ventures by
Read more...
Accumulating tools for troubleshooting a fiber optic link doesn’t have to be expensive.
There are some basic pieces of test gear that can be added to a fiber technician’s tool box that cost under $500 dollars. One of these pieces of fiber optic test equipment is a Visual Fault Locator, often referred to as a VFL. The price range
Read more...
Acceptable tolerances for dispersion greatly decrease as the speed increases
Fiber Optic Dispersion testing was not necessary for most 2.5 Gig communication systems. However, as bit rates increase to 10 Gig and beyond (40 Gig & 100 Gig), fiber characterization, particularly dispersion testing, have become increasingly important. The
Read more...
Many technicians ask, "Where to use what type of jacketing."
In the fiber optic industry we have all probably seen the words, plenum or riser in our day because these are two of the most common jacket types in the United States. But there are other options out there that are lesser known and talked about - such as Low Smoke Zero Halogen (
Read more...
