What is Fiber Optic Drop Cable?Fiber Optic Drop Cable is a critical component of any broadband network. It is the connection from the side of the house or multi-dwelling structure to the fiber enclosure where the drop cable is connected. Fiber Optic Drop Cable can be installed aerially on pole or a cable strand, below grade in a handhole or above
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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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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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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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What is Fiber Optic Drop Cable?Fiber Optic Drop Cable is a critical component of any broadband network. It is the connection from the side of the house or multi-dwelling structure to the fiber enclosure where the drop cable is connected. Fiber Optic Drop Cable can be installed aerially on pole or a cable strand, below grade in a handhole or above
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...
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...
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
Read more...
