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Liz Goldsmith
PON: Another dimension
As we start building 5G mobile networks, a new chapter of the PON story is being created. This time, the next PON technology is embracing a new paradigm to achieve higher capacity more efficiently. Leveraging the data centre ecosystem – rather than the transport systems that PON technologies have historically used – 25G PON represents the next stage in fibre evolution and a new dimension to the PON story.
Webinar: Designing infrastructure for industrial or manufacturing networks
Designing the physical infrastructure for a network in an industrial or manufacturing facility requires careful consideration to identify the right cable media to deploy. Many factors play a role in the selection of the optimum products for any given design. Referencing TIA-1005-A “Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Industrial Premises,” provides insight into environmental factors and work areas that will drive the selection of these materials, be it a fiber or copper cabling subsystem. This webinar introduces the specifications and requirements defined in this standard, as well as design and installation procedures for industrial networks. The seminar also will offer solutions that will enable a robust industrial network deployment.
The basics of Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)
Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) is a technology that increases the data-carrying capacity of optical fiber by allowing multiple streams of data to be transported using different wavelengths of light. The primary benefit of WDM technology is that it requires just a single optical fiber which, in most cases, has already been deployed. Therefore, it is a much less expensive option for expanding network capacity compared to installing additional fiber cables.
Splicing 200µm Ribbon – Getting Started on the Right Foot
The introduction of 200µm coated fibers in the market has introduced a paradigm shift in cable and splicing technology. These smaller fibers are readily found in loose fiber cables, and compared to a standard 250µm loose fiber cables, the positives are unmet by any significant negatives from the customer’s viewpoint. The only real disadvantage is that currently most 200µm fiber applications can only be spliced one fiber at a time. The reason for single fiber splicing is, that when looking at the fiber, the difference is minute. The untouched fiber has shrunk by 50µm, and when the coating is stripped away, it is still 125µm glass.
Smarter cities: the drive to safe and sustainable future environments | ITProPortal
An environmentally friendly smart city will enhance the quality of life for its citizens, improving health and keeping them safe.
Economic efficiency and future-oriented IT infrastructure – how does it fit together?
Building cabling is not only an issue in the new construction of commercial properties. In many companies the existing cabling no longer corresponds to the latest state of the art. However, the requirements of current applications are high, which is why old cables can often no longer keep up. Nevertheless, many companies are postponing the renewal of their cabling infrastructure.
3M’s expanded beam ferrule, connector system cuts dust sensitivity, reduces maintenance
3M introduced its new Expanded Beam Optical Connector System. at OFC. The Expanded Beam Optical Ferrule uses a non-contact optical coupling which, in combination with the connector design, reduces sensitivity to dust and improves signal integrity, says the company. The design reduces the need for maintenance and cleaning.
Everything you need to know about 5G | IT World Canada News
Compared to 4G, 5G boasts tremendously improved data rates and significantly lowers latency to cellular devices. But 5G’s benefits encompass more than just telecommunication; it’s designed as a unifying network that can help realize the true potential of Internet of Things, vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X), and far more robust virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR). The equipment is also highly scalable according to traffic demand, laying the foundations for devices that have yet to be conceived.
Why 5G Wireless Will Leverage High-Speed Optical Networks and Machine Learning
Advances in cognitive Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and fiber-optic electronics are enabling the rollout of 5G mobile wireless, which in turn will deliver new services such as augmented reality, drones, industrial IoT, self-driving vehicles and massive connectivity. 5G is also driving the demand for 400Gb/s optical connectivity in hyperscale cloud data centers.
