Four Basic Elements in a WDM System
No Commentsby www.fiber-mart.com We know that fiber can carry more data over long distances than any other physical medium. That makes fiber a very precious material. And how to make the most use of your fiber plant becomes a question. So there comes Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM). Why Should We [ Continue reading…]
Introduction to Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA)
No Commentsby www.fiber-mart.com Optical amplifier, with the introduction in 1990s, conquered the regenerator technology and opened doors to the WDM technology. It is mainly used to amplify an optical signal directly, without the need to first convert it to an electrical signal. There are many types of optical amplifiers, namely Raman [ Continue reading…]
Why Third-party 40G QSFP+ Transceiver, Instead of OEM QSFP Module?
No Commentsby www.fiber-mart.com For the data center or network upgrade, 40G network is a trending choice. Then where do you buy the 40G QSFP transceiver? Will you choose an OEM one or a third-party one? There are some differences between third-party 40G QSFP transceiver and OEM 40G QSFP transceiver, which will [ Continue reading…]
Solutions How to Understand PoE and PoE+ Switches
No Commentsby www.fiber-mart.com Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is the technology that allows network switches to transmit power and data through an Ethernet cable at the same time. PoE switch streamlines both of the processes of powering and providing data to the device, which makes it a straightforward and reliable device for home network [ Continue reading…]
Decoding Grade A Connector in Fiber Optic Cables
No Commentsby www.fiber-mart.com With the advances in fiber optic technology and transmission systems, reliable cabling systems are becoming even more important. Active optical equipment, which is often worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, is all connected into the network via the humble fiber optic patch cord or patch lead. The risk [ Continue reading…]
24-Port Gigabit Switch Selection
No Commentsby www.fiber-mart.com An Ethernet switch acts as a bridge to connect different parts of a network together. Although many routers also possess the network switching capabilities and multiple Ethernet ports, the Ethernet switch is not the replacement for routers. It is worth emphasizing that Ethernet switches are smarter than routers [ Continue reading…]
Understanding GPON OLT / ONU / ONT SFP Module
No Commentsby www.fiber-mart.com Since the advances in Ethernet technology, “last mile” connectivity is expected to realize between the network backbone and local area networks (end users). Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) is a cost-effective point-to-multipoint access network, which brings great improvement in data transmission distance (up to 20km) and bandwidth (an [ Continue reading…]
MTP/MPO Fiber Cable and its Application in 40G Network
No Commentsby www.fiber-mart.com As the request for greater bandwidth and higher-density fiber optic connections within data centers continues, these requirements must be met by choosing the right type of connectivity. MPO/MTP fiber cable is specially designed for applications for all networking and device needs like 40G modules. It uses a high-density [ Continue reading…]
Introduction to Several Cable Ties
No Commentsby www.fiber-mart.com Owing to its low cost and ease of use, cables ties are ubiquitous in a wide range of telecom applications. Generally, cable ties, zip ties, or tie wraps are designed to hold items together, primarily the electric cables or wires. It is treated as a type of fastener. [ Continue reading…]
Cost Comparison: Fusion Splicing Versus Pre-terminated System
No Commentsby www.fiber-mart.com Fiber optic joints or termination is a necessary process when installing a network. Every network operators who aim to deploy a next-generation fiber network have to determine how to build a flexible, reliable and long-lasting infrastructure at the lowest possible cost. In general, there are mainly two fiber [ Continue reading…]