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Liz Goldsmith

Tech Primer: Dark Fiber, Lit Fiber and Wavelengths

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To fulfill the growing demand for bandwidth driven by Cloud services, IoT and interconnected infrastructures, dark fiber providers have entered the market and are working to provide massive bandwidth, low latency, and high quality connectivity to the end customer in the form of raw glass: dark fiber.This article explains the basic concepts of fiber optics and the difference between dark fiber, lit fiber and wavelengths. You can learn about the pros and cons of dark fiber versus lit services from carriers.
 

VCSEL Market 2020 Receives a Rapid Boost in Economy due to High Emerging Demands by Forecast to 2025 | ABNewswire

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The Global VCSEL Market was valued at USD 1.65 Billion in 2018; it is expected to reach USD 4.86 Billion by the end of the forecast period at a CAGR of 17.1%. The factors responsible for the growth of the VCSEL market include the growing adoption of VCSEL in automotive electronics applications, increasing usage of VCSEL in data communications.

ICT in 2020—What’s In Store and How Can You Prepare?

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A recent survey of professionals across the information and communications technology (ICT) industry indicates that user organizations have begun to adopt latest-generation technologies like the Internet of Things, and more users plan to do so in the near future. For professionals who design, install, or supply the physical-layer systems that support these technologies, it is essential to understand their bandwidth and power requirements. This webinar will review highlights of the survey, paying specific attention to the anticipated uptake of IoT devices, remote powering via Power over Ethernet, 5G, and end-user organizations’ plans to upgrade their cabling systems’ capabilities.

MPO splitter is configured as LC to MPO fiber connectors

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Korea’s OptoNest has unveiled an optical MPO splitter that features an LC-type connector input and a 12-channel MPO connector as the output port. The splitter, which conforms to TIA/EIA 604-5 and IEC 61754-7 standards and is suitable for RoHS requirements, measures 82x12x8 mm and is designed to remove the chance of performance degradation from bending or folding of the optical fiber cable. The splitter is designed not to expose the fiber-optic cable in between. OptoNest is aiming the splitter at fiber to the home (FTTH) and 5G mobile network applications.

Extreme Networks deploys Wi-Fi 6 across NFL, MLS and university stadiums

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Extreme Networks has helped the Tennessee Titans upgrade their stadium to support Extreme’s Wi-Fi 6 platform, which will provide tens of thousands of fans with faster speeds and higher-performance connectivity on game days. Since deploying Extreme’s Wi-Fi solutions in 2014, the Tennessee Titans’ Nissan Stadium has seen an immense growth in network capabilities. By upgrading to the company’s ExtremeWireless Wi-Fi 6 access points and ExtremeSwitching technology, the Titans note they “have jumped three generations of technology” and are well-equipped to bring professional-grade, next-generation connectivity to fans at every game, now and in the future.

Understanding PoE is now crucial for electricians

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PoE testers can help electricians to cost-effectively conduct quick, accurate PoE validation, eliminating guesswork while getting the job done faster. In just a few short years the use of PoE has migrated from IT devices into building systems like lighting, HVAC and access control. However, the growth of PoE presents issues for electricians, who may have never had cause to work on anything other than traditional electrical cable infrastructure.

Graybar offering scholarships for construction trades

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The Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship is open to high school students and those who recently have earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED, HiSET, TASC), who will enroll full time in a community college or trade school. The goal is to increase awareness of careers in the construction trades and provide the skilled workers vital to the long-term success of the construction industry.