An addendum to the TIA-598-D standard will make it official; look for lime green to identify OM5 cable. Read the source article at cablinginstall.com
Insertion loss: are you using the right reference method?
As network data rates continue to surge, network operators need to mitigate insertion loss and attenuation in order to maximize quality of service. It’s critical for operators to have accurate and valid […]
Corning’s 8-Fiber Solution for Data Centers
The Corning EDGE8 solution is the newest data center product that Corning has. This solution will support a migration path for a higher bandwidth: 40G, 100G and 400G. If you talk to […]
White Paper: Understanding Fiber to the Desktop – Cabling Install
As we explore the advantages of Fiber to the Desktop (FTTD),it is also important to focus on the significant upgrade in levels of security that it provides. While many standards bodies focus […]
Direct-connect termination method to be recognized in TIA-568 standard document
During its February 2017 meeting, the TIA TR-42.7 subcommittee, which establishes standards related to twisted-pair cabling systems, agreed it will include the connection method sometimes call “direct-connect” in a normative annex to […]
CFOS/D: Online Fiber Design Training Course
This is a specialist certification covering fiber optic network design intended for network owners, IT personnel, facilities managers, network designers, inspectors, estimators, or technicians involved in the design or installation of fiber […]
Data Center Journal asks our CEO how to reduce data and network delay
Respected industry publication, Data Center Journal recently asked Bridgeworks for its thoughts on how to alleviate one of the biggest challenges associated with transferring large volumes of data across the WAN – […]
A New Way To View Fiber Optic Connectors
Microscopes are used for inspecting connectors for two primary purposes, checking polished ferrules during termination to ensure proper end finish and checking connectors in the field to determine if they are clean. […]
Call for interest: TIA cabling standards task group developing Places of Assembly specifications
The Places of Assembly Task Group—formed within the TIA’s TR-42.1 Subcommittee—is looking for volunteers to participate in a monthly call to identify unique requirements for large commercial spaces not addressed in other […]
IWCE 2017: Session: Fiber to the Antenna
Class participants will use the latest technology and equipment to learn to properly install, splice, terminate, test, and troubleshoot optical fiber networks for fiber-to-the-antenna applications. The content focuses on the integration and […]
