by www.fiber-mart.com Multimode optical fiber is the most common media choice for both backbone and horizontal distribution within the local area network (LAN) including campuses, buildings, and data centers. Let’s take a closer look at the types of multimode fiber options based on bandwidth and distance needs. 1 GB/S NETWORKS [ Continue reading…]
by www.fiber-mart.com With more than 100 fiber optic connector styles and types available today, the right choice for a particular application can often be difficult to figure out. Design and performance of both the optical fibers and connectors has become more sophisticated over the years. Today’s fiber connectors provide end-to-end [ Continue reading…]
by www.fiber-mart.com Today’s networks require higher performance from the network cabling, as well as cost effective connectivity. Direct attach copper and fiber cables provide both of these with their factory terminated performance and reduction in costs associated with field terminations. Let’s begin with the types of direct attach cables on [ Continue reading…]
by www.fiber-mart.com Fiber Optic Cable are composed of fine hair-like glass fibers and messages are transmitted by sending light beams down the thin strands of glass through a shielded cable. Fiber Optics Cables are comprised of three main areas: 1) Core: Designed as the light carrier of the optical [ Continue reading…]
by www.fiber-mart.com Fiber Optic connectors are definitely distinctive compared to the traditional copper cable connectors. Instead of the metal-to-metal contact, fiber optic connectors need to align microscopic glass fibers in order for the communication data to carry efficiently. Each connector contains three key components: Ferrule, Connector Body and Coupling [ Continue reading…]
by www.fiber-mart.com Fiber optic cable has the ability to provide any business with safe, fast installations with higher bandwidth frequencies. In order to understand what fiber optic cable can do for your business or home, it’s important to understand the basic construction. Core- this is the very center of [ Continue reading…]
by www.fiber-mart.com As industry shifts begin to change, bandwidths continue to increase, and fiber prices have fallen, many organizations are asking the question, “When should I use fiber optic cables?” Below is a list to consider when looking to use fiber optic cable: 1. Type of Project: [ Continue reading…]
by www.fiber-mart.com We have most likely seen an installation that has had little to no organization. Those long cables that help connect equipment to end devices without any type of patch cord or patch panel to help organization. Although some companies may take this approach to save money, any future [ Continue reading…]
by www.fiber-mart.com When it comes to installing cables outside or underground for ensuring that there is continued performance, there are a few different types of outdoor cabling products to consider: Outdoor Cable Underground Burial Cable Direct Burial Cable However, not every cable that is technically outdoor-rate can be directly [ Continue reading…]
by www.fiber-mart.com Fiber Optic cables offer a business many benefits for safe, fast installations with higher bandwidth frequencies. Fiber optic cables provide extreme pull tensions up to 600 lbs and a bend radius equal to coax cables. If loss of fiber does occur it can result in disrupted communications [ Continue reading…]
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