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 (
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How safe, efficient, and organized is your fiber optic cabling?
That largely depends on your cable management practices. Optimal organization of your networking cables delivers these benefits:• Enhanced signal integrity by minimizing macrobend losses• Protection of cables from macro-bending damage• Improved accessibility for
Read more...
Avantages and disadvantages of amored versus non armored cable
In this post we will discuss armored and non armored fiber optic cable and the various cable constructions that are offered. I will also talk about the advantages and disadvantages of armored versus non armored cables for these various constructions.Fiber optic cable is offered with
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Fiber optic cable contruction
The words distribution, dry loose tube, gel filled loose tub, breakout, simplex and ADSS - what do they all have in common - well they are all different types of fiber optic cable constructions that you could possibly see on a fiber optic job site. Each of these cable types offers different protections, constructions
Read more...
If you could only have a few items to do everything you need to do, what would they be?
We all know the age-old scenario, right? If you could only have a few items to do everything you need to do, what would they be? This seems like a pretty tall task if you’re in the telecommunications industry but let’s indulge together for a
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Should you hang it, or bury it?
When installing optical fiber cable for a network there are always questions to ask – like should we bury it or hang it? Although I am not an architect, we will try to go over some different scenarios and types of fiber cable that are used in both applications. There are several factors that come in to
Read more...
The Two Main Types of Fiber Optic Cable
There are several aspects of fiber optic cable that need to be considered when choosing the correct type of construction for your project. Not only do you have to think of indoor versus outdoor applications, you also need to think of the physical characteristics that make up the cable. When looking
Read more...
Training can benefit all levels of technicians
Whether you are a seasoned technician or you are a novice to fiber optics, training can benefit all levels of technicians. There are a number of different aspects of training that can assist fiber technicians with the always changing technology, getting credits that are needed to maintain
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...
How safe, efficient, and organized is your fiber optic cabling?
That largely depends on your cable management practices. Optimal organization of your networking cables delivers these benefits:• Enhanced signal integrity by minimizing macrobend losses• Protection of cables from macro-bending damage• Improved accessibility for
Read more...
Avantages and disadvantages of amored versus non armored cable
In this post we will discuss armored and non armored fiber optic cable and the various cable constructions that are offered. I will also talk about the advantages and disadvantages of armored versus non armored cables for these various constructions.Fiber optic cable is offered with
Read more...
Fiber optic cable contruction
The words distribution, dry loose tube, gel filled loose tub, breakout, simplex and ADSS - what do they all have in common - well they are all different types of fiber optic cable constructions that you could possibly see on a fiber optic job site. Each of these cable types offers different protections, constructions
Read more...
If you could only have a few items to do everything you need to do, what would they be?
We all know the age-old scenario, right? If you could only have a few items to do everything you need to do, what would they be? This seems like a pretty tall task if you’re in the telecommunications industry but let’s indulge together for a
Read more...
Should you hang it, or bury it?
When installing optical fiber cable for a network there are always questions to ask – like should we bury it or hang it? Although I am not an architect, we will try to go over some different scenarios and types of fiber cable that are used in both applications. There are several factors that come in to
Read more...
The Two Main Types of Fiber Optic Cable
There are several aspects of fiber optic cable that need to be considered when choosing the correct type of construction for your project. Not only do you have to think of indoor versus outdoor applications, you also need to think of the physical characteristics that make up the cable. When looking
Read more...
Training can benefit all levels of technicians
Whether you are a seasoned technician or you are a novice to fiber optics, training can benefit all levels of technicians. There are a number of different aspects of training that can assist fiber technicians with the always changing technology, getting credits that are needed to maintain
Read more...
