Required and useful tools of Fiber Optic Tester
No Commentsby Fiber-MART.COM Fiber Optic Light Source is used as a Fiber Optic Tester very much. It’s a necessity for performing fiber optic network testing to measure the fibre optical loss for both single mode fiber cable and multimode fiber cables. They are designed to cover a variety of wavelength ranges to suit [ Continue reading…]
How to Test Fiber Optic Cables by OTDR
No Commentsby Fiber-MART.COM OTDR, full name of which is optical time-domain reflectometer is one of the most popular method of testing the light loss in the cable plant. In most circumstance, it also indicate an fiber optic testing instrument to characterized the optical fibers. OTDRs are always used on OSP cables [ Continue reading…]
Fiber Optic Cabling Facts: 10 Things You Might Not Know – Part 1
No Commentsby Fiber-MART.COM All over the world, people are really beginning to embrace the power and the flexibility of fiber optic cabling. While the technology behind the new fiber optic cabling installations is not exactly brand new, the applications in which it’s being called to use for are and it’s exciting to [ Continue reading…]
The FOA Reference Guide To Fiber Optics
No Commentsby Fiber-MART.COM Cable Types: (L>R): Zipcord, Distribution, Loose Tube, Breakout Cable provides protection for the optical fiber or fibers within it appropriate for the environment in which it is installed. Fiber optic “cable” refers to the complete assembly of fibers, other internal parts like buffer tubes, ripcords, stiffeners, strength members [ Continue reading…]
Connecting the World: Fiber Optic Cables
No Commentsby Fiber-MART.COM Today’s technology lets us call someone on the telephone or send an email to anyone with an email address and Internet connection, instantly. People’s lives are more connected than ever through the Internet and other technologies that make communication easier than it has ever been. But have you [ Continue reading…]
Why You Need Low-Loss Fiber Connectivity
No Commentsby Fiber-MART.COM In any data center, the key for each manager is to maintain efficiency and set your network up for optimal connectivity. However, things do not always go to plan every single day, and you have to factor that into your business. There are plenty of factors that contribute [ Continue reading…]
The Importance of Cleaning and Maintaining Fiber Optic Cables
No Commentsby Fiber-MART.COM Fiber optic cables can be incredibly useful, fast, and efficient. When you switch to fiber optic cables for your network, it means you’re taking one more step closer towards the future. High speed and instantaneous success are what run our world; this means that one misstep regarding fiber optic [ Continue reading…]
All About Fiber Optic Cables and Their Fire Ratings
No Commentsby Fiber-MART.COM Fiber optic cables severely reduce the risk of electrical fires in comparison to copper cables. Because they transfer information using light, they don’t cause electromagnetic interference, either. But, of course, there is always risk for fire anywhere fiber optic cables are installed, due to other factors. And, when this [ Continue reading…]
The Fascinating and Scientific History of Fiber Optics
No Commentsby Fiber-MART.COM Would you believe us if we told you that the concept of fiber optics traces back to the 1790’s? It’s true–what we see today as modern technology is actually centuries old. The scientific history of fiber optics is what led us to the fiber optic cables we use [ Continue reading…]
All You Need to Know About Fiber Optics
No Commentsby Fiber-MART.COM Diversified Materials Specialists, Incorporated, we focus on fiber optic connectivity product design and manufacturing. Our reach is global; we work with everyone, and every type of customer. Fiber optic connectivity–what is it? For many, the concept of fiber optic cabling is limited to the knowledge that they transmit data [ Continue reading…]