Author Archive Fiber-mart

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A Simple Application of 10GBase-T Transceiver in Copper Network

 by www.fiber-mart.com Besides fiber optic cables, 10G Ethernet SFP+ transceivers can transfer data over copper cables, like twin-axial cabling or twisted pair cabling. This kind of SFP+ transceiver is equipped with a RJ-45 connector on one side, as the below figure shows. It is called 10GBase-T SFP+ transceiver. With cat6, [ Continue reading…]

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Fiber Optic Transceivers for 5G Networking Equipment

 by www.fiber-mart.com 5G rollouts are on the horizon, with major telecom companies set to rollout limited network access in the US and Europe. Most folks pay attention to the wireless requirements in these networks, but local antennas will still need to be connected to the telephone network and the Internet [ Continue reading…]

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FTTx Solution: What is the difference between ONU and ONT?

 by www.fiber-mart.com In the project of the Optical Fiber Access Network, the end-user has two nouns, ONU and ONT. However, many people are not quite sure what the two words mean.   The optical fiber is connected to the ONU through the passive optical network equipment (ODN). After the branch [ Continue reading…]

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What is OTN, Is it Similar with ONT?

 by www.fiber-mart.com In the Access network, we have heard about ONT. Now, I tell you this OTN. Same letters, different order. Are OTN and ONT the same things?   Obviously not!   ONT belongs to the Access network. It’s the Optical network terminal, a product in the xPON network access [ Continue reading…]

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Optical Transmission vs. Microwave Transmission

 by www.fiber-mart.com Microwave communication refers to the method of using microwave (Microwave) as a carrier to carry information and carry out relay communication.   Nowadays, although wired transmission networks dominated by optical fiber communication dominate, we still cannot do without microwave communication in some special application scenarios. For example, in [ Continue reading…]

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Saving A Fiber Optic Cable Before It Breaks

 by www.fiber-mart.com There are myriad of stories where fiber optic cables are broken and resources are marshalled to find the location of the break and fix the fiber.  In the United States over a 9 month period monitoring a Google Alerts feed there were over 120 reported fiber optic cable [ Continue reading…]

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What You Need to Know Before Deploying Your FTTH Network

 by www.fiber-mart.com So you’ve chosen a design for your FTTH network. And you’ve evaluated it to ensure that it’s a good investment for you and your potential subscribers. Now, it’s time to prep for deployment. Here are a few other factors to consider before you begin rolling out cable: The [ Continue reading…]

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What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Municipal Fiber Networks?

 by www.fiber-mart.com Municipal fiber networks have both advantages and disadvantages.   On one hand, municipal networks are an effective solution for delivering high-speed public broadband services in areas with limited ISP coverage. On the other hand, building and managing a fiber network independently can be very challenging.   As an [ Continue reading…]

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What Are The Critical Decisions Involved In Designing Fiber Optic Networks?

 by www.fiber-mart.com There are many decisions that need to be made during the fiber network design phase. However, these decisions can be grouped into higher-level buckets that make it easier for operators to prioritize.   The Primary Goal First and foremost, operators need to have a clear sense of the [ Continue reading…]

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How Should You Plan For A Fiber Installation?

 by www.fiber-mart.com After a network is designed, installation teams are ready to move forward. Installing fiber networks can be overwhelming as there are many teams to coordinate and tasks to execute. It’s important to develop an organized installation process and ensure all those involved are clear on their responsibilities.   [ Continue reading…]

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