Author Archive Fiber-mart

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History of Optical Fiber Attenuation

We know that fiber optic technology has started a revolution in the human communication process and optical fiber is the key component in fiber optics. Light, of course, no doubt is the carrier of our communication signals. We have been using light to transmit information for hundreds of years from [ Continue reading…]

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Why to Choose Pre-terminated Copper Trunk Cable?

For data center and enterprise deployments, pre-terminated copper trunk cable is a wonderful choice to achieve simple and quick installation. It can fit most patch panel port densities and improve better airflow and cable management. With the right upfront planning and coordination, these copper trunk cables can offer major benefits [ Continue reading…]

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Taking advantage of the growth in optical fiber

The data market doesn’t sit still for long. Even with the release of the 40Gig and 100Gig Ethernet standards, we’ve seen growing demand for speeds beyond these new standards. The ever-increasing need for data has arisen from social interaction and the rise of the Internet of Everything, as businesses seek [ Continue reading…]

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What Is the Difference between 100G Active Optic Cable and 100G Direct Attach Cable?

We know that both 100G active optic cables (AOC) and 100G direct attach cables (DAC) are used to transmit data. However, there are some differences between 100G active optic cables and 100G direct attach cables. Next, we will introduce the difference between these two types of cables in detail.   [ Continue reading…]

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A Guide to Optimizing Your Fiber Optic Cable Management

  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 maintenance and [ Continue reading…]

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Advantages of Jetting Fiber Optic Cable Over Traditional Pulling

What are the advantages of blowing or jetting fiber optic cable vs. traditional pulling?   Pulling and blowing are the two primary fiber installation methods. But each of these techniques can impact the longevity, performance, and return on investment (ROI) of a fiber optic network. If you take into account [ Continue reading…]

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Why should I calibrate fiber optic test and splicing equipment?

  Would you drive a car with a speedometer that gives you faulty readings? How can you tell how fast you were driving? Optical testing equipment that is out of calibration will also cause faulty test readings. A fusion splicer that is out of calibration will produce inferior splices. False [ Continue reading…]

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Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing – Arc Checking and Maintenance

Working with fiber optics takes a delicate hand and some patience. One of the most used pieces of equipment is a fusion splicer. A fusion splicer uses an electric arc to fuse two pieces of optical fiber (glass) together so that light can pass through with no scatter of light [ Continue reading…]

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What is the Purpose of a Power Meter & Light Source?

A Power Meter & Light Source is a low cost way to certify optical fiber. These two pieces of test equipment are used to measure fiber optic light continuity, loss and lastly the actual strength of the optical signal.   Signal Loss   In fiber optics when a beam of [ Continue reading…]

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The Different Types of Fiber Optic Fusion Splicers?

You’ve probably heard the term fusion splicer before, but in case you haven’t – an optical fiber fusion splicer is used to “splice” or fuse two separate pieces of glass optical fibers together – whether the optical fiber type is single mode fiber or multimode fiber. The goal is to [ Continue reading…]

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