Author Archive Fiber-mart

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Which Networks Work Best On Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable?

by www.fiber-mart.com Multi-Mode is best deployed on a local basis, as either the network backbone or in providing extremely high-speed connections directly to workers.  Its high-speed data transmission properties limit its ability to transmit across long distances.   Single-Mode has the opposite issue.  It’s perfect for long-distance transmission, but will [ Continue reading…]

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WHAT ARE VISUAL FAULT LOCATORS?

by www.fiber-mart.com Many of the problems in connection of fiber optic networks are related to making proper connections. Since the light used in systems is invisible infrared light (IR) beyond the range of the human eye, one cannot see the system transmitter light.   By injecting the light from a [ Continue reading…]

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WHAT IS AN OTDR (OPTICAL TIME-DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER)?

by www.fiber-mart.com An OTDR is the optical equivalent of an electronic time domain reflectometer. It injects a series of optical pulses into the fiber under test and extracts, from the same end of the fiber, light that is scattered (Rayleigh backscatter) or reflected back from points along the fiber.     The [ Continue reading…]

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MULTIMODE TO SINGLE-MODE FIBER MEDIA CONVERTER

by www.fiber-mart.com MULTIMODE TO SINGLE-MODE FIBER MEDIA CONVERTER   Enterprise networks often require conversion from multimode fiber to single mode fiber in these cases:   Legacy networking equipment uses multimode fiber, and connectivity is required to single mode fiber equipment A building has multimode fiber equipment, while the connection to [ Continue reading…]

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MANAGED VS. UNMANAGED MEDIA CONVERTERS

by www.fiber-mart.com UNMANAGED FIBER MEDIA CONVERTERS A unmanaged media converter allows for simple communication with one another but does not provide monitoring, fault detection and setting up network configurations. The unmanaged option is a great choice for newbies and if you want a plug and play fiber network cable installation. [ Continue reading…]

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APPLICATIONS OF FIBER MEDIA CONVERTERS

by www.fiber-mart.com Extend the life of legacy networking equipment and wiring plants Connect a variety of cabling types (translate between electronic and light signals) Coax cable BNC, Mini BNC UTP (twisted pair) Category 4, 5, and 6 Copper RJ-45 Multimode fiber Single mode fiber SFP, SFP+ and XFP standard wavelength [ Continue reading…]

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What Cables Should be Used in Wet Locations?

by www.fiber-mart.com What are wet, dry and damp location? The definition of a dry location according to the National Electric Code (NEC) is: A location not normally subject to dampness or wetness. A location classified as dry may be temporarily subject to dampness or wetness, as in the case of [ Continue reading…]

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Always Use Armored Cables for all your cabling needs

by www.fiber-mart.com Wires enclosed in a metal covering are called armored cables. Inside the flexible metal covering, are an insulated hot and neutral wires and a bare bonding wire. Armored fiber-optic cables are often placed in a network for an added automated protection. The armoring is of two types: corrugated (Steel Wire [ Continue reading…]

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Three Ways to Cut Type MC Cable

by www.fiber-mart.com There are a few ways to cut and install Type MC Cable, but you should be aware that some are quicker and more efficient. Depending on the style of cable and insulation, different factors need to be taken into account to prevent damaging the conductors within.   3-ways-to-cut-mc-cable   [ Continue reading…]

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What are MTP / MPO Fiber Cables?

by www.fiber-mart.com MTP/MPO — High-Density Fiber Optic Cabling   The quantity of data transmitted worldwide is growing exponentially and the need for ever-greater bandwidths is unrelenting. Though the current data volumes demanded in backbone cabling can still be handled with 10 GbE, the forecast trends will require the introduction of [ Continue reading…]

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