White Paper: Next Generation of Fiber Optic Loose Tube Cable

By on • ( Leave a comment )

The evolutionary path of outside plant (OSP) fiber optic loose tube cables with the standard 600-lb load rating is leading to higher-fiber-density cables with smaller diameters and lighter weights. With advancements in manufacturing technologies, improved materials, and development of bend-insensitive optical fibers, AFL has developed the next-generation of high-performance 600-lb rated micro-loose tube cable for the communications cabling infrastructure market. This paper will review some of the money-saving attributes related to this new, more compact OSP micro-loose tube cable by comparing the AFL OSP MicroCore® LMHD-Series Fiber Optic Cable to larger, traditional loose tube cables.

Tips for Inspecting APC Fiber Connectors

By on • ( Leave a comment )

If you are a technician who is new to working with fiber, a video microscope is a great way to accustom yourself with what a clean or dirty fiber looks like. Working with angled physical contact (APC) connectors — whether duplex or MPO/MTP® — requires different camera tips than those used for physical contact (PC) connectors. The angle at the end of the APC connector changes the focal depth, and in turn requires an angled camera tip. Note that all single-mode MPO/MTP® connectors are APC. The cleaning supplies will be the same between PC and APC, only the camera tips need to change with APC inspection.

Super-PON project seeks to push access networks further

By on • ( Leave a comment )

The IEEE 802.3 working group is helping  fiber-optic communication firms reduce cost and complexity in optical distribution networks by building on the ‘Super-PON’ concept developed at Google Fiber. Super-PON envisions a FTTH architecture that supports longer distances between the central office and the customer, increasing from 20km today to 50km in up to 1,024 customers per fiber exiting a central office, compared to just 64 with today’s architectures. This enables a significant reduction of the number of central offices required to support PON services in access networks that provide connectivity to end-users in a certain area.

Part 1: Three ways to grow multi-operator in-building services

By on • ( Leave a comment )

The demand for in-building services continues to grow. Flexible working practices have led to a focus on cellular services for everyday operations. An increase in BYOD policies ultimately means a greater reliance on high quality, multi-operator cellular services. The delivery of multi-operator, venue-funded in-building cellular services are dependent on three elements; 1) wider mobile network operator acceptance of the challenge and the resolve to look at new solutions and operational models; 2) technical solutions that have common acceptance across all operators and 3) the expertise required to deploy and manage such a service.

Webinar: the Road to Single-mode Fiber

By on • ( Leave a comment )

This Webinar addresses the factors driving the adoption of SMF in short reach data center applications, duplex vs. MTP options, understanding insertion loss budgets, optimizing your cabling system for density,  cable and end face testing tips, and trouble shooting using an OTDR. Great information to make sure you put your SMF project on the right track.
 

White Paper: A Guide to Successful Installation of Power over Ethernet

By on • ( Leave a comment )

In most cases, using PoE eliminates the need for an AC outlet, eliminating the cost and labor of that duplicative run. It also can eliminate the separate power supply for the device, which means one less point of failure. And since PoE uses lower, safer voltages, it does not need the strict requirements, such as conduit and electrical boxes required by line powered devices.

Municipal Broadband – Efforts to Localize the Cloud at the Edge

By on • ( Leave a comment )

The Cloud, The Edge and Municipal Broadband are intertwined to create a platform to enable vibrant communities of the future. The Cloud has grown from a remote disk drive to the mainstream storage, compute and application platform driving the world’s economy. All aspects of personal and corporate life are being cloudified or are going cloud native. The Edge of the cloud is expanding out from the biggest cities to cities and towns closer and closer to the end user. The edge is showing up at the base of cell tower and may soon be hyper-localized at your neighborhood fiber hut.

Blog – Fluke Networks Singlemode Fiber is on Rise

By on • ( Leave a comment )

The use of singlemode fiber is on the rise, driven by benefits such as increased distance and bandwidth, the connection to carrier networks and emerging SMF applications in development. With SMF comes more stringent testing requirements, because of the small core size, the need to test at 1310 and 1550 nm, and the proliferation of APC singlemode connectors, which require that the cleaning apparatus be aligned at the same 8-degree angle of the connector

White Paper »

Ultra-high-density Optical Wiring Solutions for Data Centers

White Paper: Infrastructure Solutions for Edge Networks

White Paper: Solving Edge Computing Infrastructure Challenges

TIA White Paper: Resilience at the Edge

The future of enterprise cabling has Cat 6A written all over it

Webinar »

Online seminar addresses multifiber connectivity

Free Webinar on Fiber-to-the-Home Broadband Networks for Connecting Rural America

Webinar: When to use an OTDR

Webinar: Assessing Smart Buildings With SPIRE: Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Safety

Webinar: Assessing Smart Buildings With SPIRE: Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Safety