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
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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
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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
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Different Types of Fiber Optic Jackets
In the fiber industry, we have all probably seen the words plenum or riser in our day, as these are two of the most common jacket types in the United States. In Europe we are seeing more Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables being utilized. But there are other options out there in the fiber optic
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Decisions, Decisions
There are so many fiber optic cable options available that one might wonder where to start. This article will set you on the right path in the decision process. Let’s begin by focusing on the broad categories of fiber optic cable. Below you can make “either/or” decisions. A handy reference chart that
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In today’s day and age, we are more connected than ever. And we expect it.
At the work place we are attending virtual trainings on the latest technologies and we are connecting across the globe with our colleagues in real-time meetings – with just the click of a button.When we leave work, we are going home using app-based scooters and bicycles
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