FCC approves unlicensed use of 6 GHz band to boost Wi-Fi 6, IoT

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The FCC has adopted rules that make 1,200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band (5.925–7.125 GHz) available for unlicensed use. The new rules are intended to usher in Wi-Fi 6, the next generation of Wi-Fi, and to play a crucial role in the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT). Wi-Fi 6 will be over two-and-a-half times faster than the current standard and will offer better performance for American consumers. Opening the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use will also increase the amount of spectrum available for Wi-Fi by nearly a factor of five and help improve rural connectivity.

Get Reel Before You Install!

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While it would be nice to think that every reel of cable coming out of the factory is in perfect condition, that’s not always the case. Furthermore, what’s not to say that the reel wasn’t damaged during shipping and handling? Just imagine testing the cable plant after installation only to find out that the cable is faulty—now that’s time and money lost! Testing and documenting newly-delivered spools can also let you determine reel-to-reel consistency to keep your cabling vendors honest. Not to mention that it can help determine the cable was mishandled during installation, refuting blame by giving you proof that all was good before installation.

Webinar:  Data Center Interconnects

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This webinar will cover the different cabling approaches needed to achieve the high density interconnects being installed in data centers today. It will also introduce 200 micron fiber as a path to create even higher density solutions and cover the installation and design impacts one must consider when looking to move to a 200 micron fiber solution.
 

How COVID-19 May Change Technology Usage in Different Markets

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As we adjust to new ways of living and working amid this global pandemic, an interesting question arises: How will these shifts impact us long term? Will COVID-19 serve as a change agent, transforming the way we use technology? Recent technology advancements are doing more than changing how we work. They’re helping us adhere to social distancing and stay-at-home orders, keeping non-essential workers at home while those on the frontlines head out every day to help fight this battle. Without our progress toward faster speeds, more bandwidth and applications such as videoconferencing, many of us would be struggling much more than we are to get work done, keep in touch with family and even keep food delivered to our front door—without having to leave our homes.

Singlemode vs. Multimode Fiber: The Real Differences

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As bandwidth usage intensifies, costs of fiber optic cable continue to decrease and emerging technologies demand faster speeds and more reliable connectivity, fiber cable is becoming a practical solution for many cabling projects. Before you decide for sure that fiber is the right way to go for your project, there’s another decision to make: Do you need singlemode or multimode fiber?

Selecting a Mission-Critical Category 6A System to Meet Increasing Network Demands

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Picking the right category cable and connectivity for your specific application isn’t always as straightforward as it should be. Even if you know you need a Category 6A system, how do you wade through your choices and pick the right one? A lot of your questions can be answered by thinking about your application and the type of performance you need to keep technology up and running.

Best Practices for Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors

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85% of network failures are caused by dirty connectors. The connectors entrusted to carry the critical information that passes through your network deserve far more than a wipe on a t-shirt. As data center bandwidth continues to increase, adherence to best practice fiber endface cleaning and inspection methods must improve. Download AFL’s best practices guide for cleaning.

Pro Optix releases Next Generation Pro MINI & Pro NANO High & Ultra-High-Density WDM Multiplexer Series

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Pro Optix has launched two series of ultra high density Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM): the Pro MINI high-density series and the Pro NANO ultra-high-density series. These WDMs set new records for high density solutions at 300% and 600% greater than traditional multiplexers. This allows users to significantly reduce their data center footprint whilst capitalizing on next generation design features. Pro Optix has partnered with Senko to deliver this next generation in WDM technology with the patented CS technology.

New design could make fiber communications more energy efficient

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Researchers say a new discovery on a U.S. Army project for optoelectronic devices could help make optical fiber communications more energy efficient. A new design of optical devices radiate light in a single direction. This single-sided radiation channel for light can be used in a wide array of optoelectronic applications to reduce energy loss in optical fiber networks and data centers. The journal Nature published the findings. Light tends to flow in optical fibers along one direction, like water flows through a pipe. On-chip couplers are used to connect fibers to chips, where light signals are generated, amplified, or detected. While most light going through the coupler continues through to the fiber, some of the light travels in the opposite direction, leaking out. A large part of energy consumption in data traffic is due to this radiation loss.

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