An Introduction to Large Core Optical Fibers
No CommentsThe most common multimode optical fibers, which allow multiple light modes to propogate along the link simultaneously, are designed with a core diameter size of 50µm for for high-speed communications networks. You may recognize these types of fibers by industry specifications such as OM2, OM3, and OM4 or by brand names [ Continue reading…]
Get The Most Out Of Bare Optical Fiber Spools
No CommentsIf your company is like most that are involved with building or utilizing fiber optic systems, chances are you have a few spools of bare optical fiber laying around the lab. Since it is critical to ensure fiber-based equipment works as intended prior to deployment in the field, it is a [ Continue reading…]
CWDM System Testing Process
No CommentsWith the explosion of CWDM, it is very necessary to formulate a basic testing procedure to certifying and troubleshooting CWDM networks during installation and maintenance. Today, one of the most commonly available test methods is the use of an OTDR or power source and meter, which is capable of testing [ Continue reading…]
Do you know Fiber Optical Transponders?
No CommentsWhat is Fiber Optical Transponder? As we know, transponder is important in optical fiber communications, it is the element that sends and receives the optical signal from a fiber. A transponder is typically characterized by its data and the maximum distance the signal can travel. Functions of a Fiber [ Continue reading…]
How to choose the MPO system for your Fiber Infrastructure
No CommentsNowadays, 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 [ Continue reading…]
what Fiber to the x (FTTX) means?
No CommentsFiber to the X is a term used to described any broadband network that uses optical fiber to provide all or a part of the local loop used for last mile telecommunications. Fiber optic cables are able to carry much more data than copper cables that are actually used in [ Continue reading…]
Whether OM5 fiber optics is the Next Multimode Standard?
No CommentsOM5 Multimode fiber optic has arrived, but, what is OM5 Fiber? OM5, previously known as wide band multimode fiber or WB MMF. The IEC/ISO standards bodies have recently agreed that WBMMF (Wide Band Multimode Fiber) is the nomenclature of OM5. This specifically relates to 50/125 laser-optimized multimode fiber or LOMFF [ Continue reading…]
differences between Loose tube fiber and tight buffered
No CommentsTight buffered and loose tube fiber are the two styles of constructions Fiber optic cables offered. Between them, there are several common denominators, like the fact that both have in their interior a strengthening member of sorts that can be made of stainless steel in the form of wire strands, aramid yarn [ Continue reading…]
Optical fiber applications in CCTV systems
No CommentsCCTV consists in the installation of cameras on strategical places and the observation of transmitted images in monitors that could be anywhere from 3ft to 600ft away. It is an important part of almost every security system since it is used to watch over high-secure facilities or monitoring traffic, therefore [ Continue reading…]
Benefits of FTTH
No Commentsby www.fiber-mart.com Fiber To The Home (FTTH) is the use of fiber optic cords to deliver communications signals from the operator’s central network to individual houses, buildings or residences, changing old copper infrastructures to provide higher bandwidth to customers. There are roughly 15 million FTTH subscribers in Europe, 9.6 million [ Continue reading…]