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How to clean a fiber optic connector?

Do you know how important is to maintain a fiber connector clean? In fact, having a clean eviroment for the connector is one of the most important procedures in the conservation of a fiber optic system. This is necessary to keep quality connections.   If any particle of dust, lint, oil [ Continue reading…]

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How do Optical Attenuators work?

The power reduction is done by such means as absorption, reflection, diffusion, scattering, reflection, diffraction, and dispersion, etc.   Optical attenuators usually work by absorbing the light, like sunglasses absorb extra light energy.   They typically have a working wavelength range in which they absorb all light energy equally.   They [ Continue reading…]

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Fiber Optics Attenuators – The Ultime Guide on How they work?

An optical attenuator is a passive device used to reduce the power level of an optical signal, either in free space or in an optical fiber. There are various types of them from the fixed ones, step-wise variable, and continuously variable.   Attenuators are usually used when the signal arriving at the [ Continue reading…]

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The status of FTTH on USA: What to know about it?

Given the growing demand for data on both fixed and mobile networks and the big size of the USA market, there is continuous pressure for operators to invest in fiber networks and to push connectivity closer to consumers.   In recent years the United States has seen increased activity from [ Continue reading…]

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FAQ about Fiber Optics Outdoor Cable

Do you have questions about the fibre optics outdoor cabling? We have Q/A to assist you determining which type of cable may suit your needs.   If you are a contractor or a fibre optics installer this is a suitable first approach guide for determining your project. Let’s get started.   [ Continue reading…]

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Why you use the unit micron in Fiber Optics?

The micrometer (μm) also commonly known as a micron, is an SI derived unit of length equaling 1×10−6 of a metre, that is, one millionth of a meter.   The micrometer is a common unit of measurement for wavelengths of infrared radiation as well as sizes of biological cells and [ Continue reading…]

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How to cross-over Fiber Cables?

Why cross-over Fiber Cables?   Occasionally, there will be instances in which you need to cross over fiber optics cables. The reasons may vary, but at the end of the day, the transmit (TX) and receive (RX) will need to be crossed in order to make a proper connection.   One [ Continue reading…]

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How to choose the MPO system for your Fiber Infrastructure

Nowadays, the demand for high connection speeds is increasing at an intimidating pace. People need to send -and receive- more data than ever, and the technology that’s available to them often seems to just not being able to keep up.    Optical fiber seems to represent the best choice when it [ Continue reading…]

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Is it OK to bend a Regular Optical Fiber Cable?

One of the most common concerns amongst the installation of fiber cables is related to the possibility of bending a fiber cable or not. Worrying about this issue comes off rather naturally: if one does bend a fiber cable, let’s say around a corner, would that harm the cable? Or even more [ Continue reading…]

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The recent state of Optical Fiber Connectors

We have already covered the fundamentals of the optics connectors in a previous post. We explained the differences in polishing, RL and IL and choosing the right one. Nonetheless, technology keeps moving forward, and we need to be aware of the latest advancements so we can properly take advantage of the resources [ Continue reading…]

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