Author Archive Fiber-mart

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LEAVE IT TO TRANSCEIVERS

 by www.fiber-mart.com Fiber optic transceivers are modular, pluggable and interchangeable optoelectronic devices. You can find a transceiver at the heart of any fiber optic communication system. Everything from a local university to a large corporation utilizes data centers and transceivers. These devices convert an electrical signal to optical signal on one [ Continue reading…]

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A GUIDE TO LEGRAND USB HUBS, ADAPTERS AND EXTENDERS

 by www.fiber-mart.com USB continues to evolve and will soon become one of our most powerful connectivity technologies, driving some of the most profound changes in the communications industry will ever see.   Over the past few weeks we have been discussing the wide variety of USB connectivity solutions from C2G, [ Continue reading…]

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WHAT IS A PRE-TERMINATED CABLING SYSTEM?

 by www.fiber-mart.com Have you ever wondered: “What is a pre-terminated cabling system?” Or “How can a pre-terminated system benefit my data center or open office space”? In this article we will discuss the rewards of using this type of system, as well an overview of the types of cables used. [ Continue reading…]

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5 FACTS ABOUT THE CLEANLINESS OF YOUR FIBER CABLES

 by www.fiber-mart.com Maintaining clean fiber connections is a vital part of any network installation, but proper cleaning is often overlooked. Check out the 5 facts below, and then make sure you think twice before making a connection without ensuring that your connector’s end faces are clean:   Why should I [ Continue reading…]

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Understanding Distance Limits with Multimode Fiber

 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…]

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CHOOSING THE CORRECT CONNECTOR | UNDERSTANDING FIBER CONNECTIONS

 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…]

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4 ADVANTAGES OF DIRECT ATTACH CABLING (DAC)

 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…]

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Advantages of Fiber Optics Cables vs. Copper Cables

 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…]

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Fiber Optic Connectors and Termination Videos

 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…]

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Fiber Optic Cable Basics- Cable Construction

 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…]

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