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Why Do You Need a PON Power Meter?

 The requirements for testing fiber optic networks will vary depending on the specific type of network as well as the network designer’s overall test requirements. Regardless of type, there are two basic or generic pieces of Optical Test Equipment that will be used; an Optical Time Domain Reflectomer or OTDR, [ Continue reading…]

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

 What is 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 [ Continue reading…]

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Is Pre-Terminated Fiber Cable A Better Choice?

While installing fiber optic cables, you will come across such questions. Should I choose to field terminate fiber optic cables or just turn to pre-terminated fiber optic cables? Which choice is better for the installation? Before jumping to a decision, you need to take a few things into consideration. In [ Continue reading…]

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When Is It Best To Use Multimode Fiber Optic Cable?

 What Makes Multi-Mode Fiber Optic Cables Different The significant difference in Multi-Mode is the size of its “core,” the actual glass wire which holds/transmits optical signals.  While Single-Mode uses a very thin core, which isolates the laser to a single beam, Multi-Mode allows it to reflect back and forth within [ Continue reading…]

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Characteristics of PM Fiber Patch Cords

 If the polarization of the input light is not aligned with the stress direction in the fiber, the output light will vary between linear and circular polarization (and generally will be elliptically polarized). And the exact polarization will also be sensitive to variations in temperature and stress in the fiber. [ Continue reading…]

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WHAT IS OPTICAL CIRCULATOR AND ITS APPLICATIONS?

 An optical circulator is a multi-port (minimum three ports) nonreciprocal passive component.   The function of an optical circulator is similar to that of a microwave circulator—to transmit a lightwave from one port to the next sequential port with a maximum intensity, but at the same time to block any [ Continue reading…]

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What is the real difference between CAT6 and CAT6A?

The history of data communications The history of data communications is closely linked to the developments in cabling and the connecting hardware. High-performance data networks and local area networks (LANs) cannot perform well without appropriate cables and connectors. When we take a look at high-speed data networks like Gigabit and [ Continue reading…]

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5 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE WORKING WITH MULTI-FIBER MPO CONNECTORS

  Fiber technicians are constantly challenged to keep up with new, innovative technologies that can disrupt normal long-standing test and certification practices. Whether you are an installation contractor, an IT manager, or somewhere in between, understanding the key concepts and practices of any new technology (such as MPO) is critical [ Continue reading…]

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Why A Good Fiber Optic Cleaver Helps Cut Out Costly Mistakes?

  What Is Fiber Optic Cleaver? A cleave in an optical fiber is a deliberate, controlled break, intended to create a perfectly flat end face, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the fiber. A fiber optic cleaver is a tool that holds the fiber under low tension, scores the surface [ Continue reading…]

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What you should know before buy fiber polishing machine?

  THE POLISHING MACHINE   When it is time to purchase a mechanical polishing machine there are a number of questions that should be asked:   1. Are the operating functions simple to use? 2. Does the unit offer easy connector interchangeability? 3. Are the polishing platens easy to access? [ Continue reading…]

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