Are You Ready for Using 40G and 100G transceivers?

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Data centers regularly undertake their own great migration, to ever higher speed networks. 10G, unimaginable a decade ago, is now common in larger enterprises. And now many enterprises have to adopt 40 Gigabit Ethernet or even 100G in the aggregation and core layers of data center networks in order to [ Continue reading…]


Six Basic Procedures for Fiber Cable Testing

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Customers for fiber optic cable installations usually require documentation of test results before accepting and paying for the work. Testing needs to be done carefully to ensure the measurements are accurate and reliable. A definitive repertoire of tests, known as the “essential six,” can benefit the inexperienced system engineer. Six basic test [ Continue reading…]



Do I Need a Gigabit Switch or 10/100Mbps Switch?

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Ethernet network speeds have evolved significantly over time and typically range from Ethernet (802.11) at 10Mbps, Fast Ethernet (IEEE 802.3u) at 100Mbps, Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3-2008) at 1000Mbps and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3a) at 10Gbps. Meanwhile, Ethernet switches have also escalated from 10/100Mbps switch to Gigabit switch, 10GbE switch, [ Continue reading…]


Data Switch vs Hub in a Home Network

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Data switches and hubs are common networking devices used to regenerate degraded signals and split a signal into multiple signals. They are handy for splitting up an internet connection to your home network. But do you know how they work in a home network? If they both accomplish the same thing, [ Continue reading…]


How Much Do You Know About OADM?

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The OADM, short for optical add drop multiplexer, is one of the key components for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) and ultra wide wavelength division multiplexing (UW-WDM) optical networks. OADM technology is used to cost effectively access part of the bandwidth in the optical domain being passed through the in-line [ Continue reading…]



Fiber Optic Connectors ― an Essential Part of Fiber Patch Cords

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Fiber optic patch cord is a fiber optic cable capped at both ends with fiber optic connectors to allow it to be rapidly and conveniently connected to telecommunication equipment and to achieve accurate and precise connections. Fiber optic connector is a very important part of the fiber patch cords. This article [ Continue reading…]


WDM PON is Resurging due to 5G Network Rollouts

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Interest in WDM PON is resurging due to 5G network rollouts and the accompanying forecasted growth in the wireless fronthaul market. While WDM PON failed to reach volume deployments as an FTTH technology, its ability to support 25G bandwidth and meet strict latency requirements, while supporting fiber efficiency, is appealing. [ Continue reading…]


How optical passives optimize fiber deep networks

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As operators drive fiber deeper into their networks for increased speed and capacity, tolerances become tighter and margin for error becomes lower. That means quality is critical and every component in the network needs to perform better.   This blog post explores the purpose and function of PPC’s new product [ Continue reading…]


How to Fusion Splice Fiber Optic Cable

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Fusion Splicing is simply joining two optical fibers together by making use of heat. The two optical fibers should be fused in such as way as to allow light to be passed through them without scattering or reflecting light back at the point of the splice.   The heat used to [ Continue reading…]


A Guide to Network Racks and Wall Mount Enclosures

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If you’re in the market for a Network Rack Cabinet and are trying to decide on which is best for you this guide is for you. Here we will endeavor to give you some clarity on how they work and which ones are best suited for particular situations.   What is a [ Continue reading…]