SC Fiber Optic Cable Connector Overview
No CommentsThe SC (Subscriber Connector) style has numerous types of standards recognizing simplex and duplex connectors and adapters. Standards recognizing the SC are FDDI, Fibre Channel, broadband ISDN, ATM and Gigabit Ethernet. As you can tell the SC fiber optic connector has a square style front face and is easily confused with [ Continue reading…]
Pulling Fiber Optic Cable – Tips and How To Advice
No CommentsPulling fiber optic cable takes a lot of preparation. Without the right tools and knowledge, you can have a big mess on your hands.We’ll go over some of the common steps to get you ready to make the pull. 1) Measure twice cut once: First and foremost, get the correct measurement. [ Continue reading…]
How To Decide What Goes Into A Fiber Prep Kit
No CommentsKit configuration starts with our marketing department, our staff of engineers and our sales team. Usually it’s the sales team up first explaining the need for a kit for a specific customer or they had an inspiration or a germ of an idea from a tech in the field saying [ Continue reading…]
Difference bewteen Transceiver and Transmitter
No CommentsA transmitter can either be a separate piece of electronic equipment or an integrated circuit (IC) within another electronic device. A transmitter generates a radio frequency current applied to the antenna, which in turn radiates radio waves for communication, radar and navigational purposes. The information that is provided to the [ Continue reading…]
Fiber Splice Tray and Fiber Enclosure
No CommentsIn the cabinet, we may find many devices and gadgets, such as fiber patch panel, fiber splice tray, fiber enclosure, adapter panel and zip ties which are all little but critical components for cable management. Fiber patch panel, the one we have cued for a lot of times, will give [ 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…]
Differences between EPON and GPON
No CommentsPON is the abbreviation of passive optical network, which only uses fiber and passive components like fiber splitter and combiner. EPON （Ethernet PON) and GPON (Gigabit PON) are the most important versions of passive optical networks, widely used for Internet access, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), and digital TV delivery [ Continue reading…]
Media Converters Provide Cost-effective Soluton
No CommentsNetwork complexity, demanding applications, and also the growing number of devices around the network are driving network speeds and bandwidth requirements higher and forcing longer distance requirements within the LANs. However, Media Converters provide solutions to these complaints, utilizing the optical fiber if it is needed, and integrating new equipment [ Continue reading…]
Functions of ONT and OLT in GPON Network
No CommentsGigabit passive optical network (GPON) is a point-to-multipoint access mechanism providing end users with the ability to consolidate multiple services onto a single fiber transport network. To realize this technology, many devices are used to support the network, such as optical splitter, ONT, OLT, etc. In this article, we will [ 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…]