The quality of an optical connection often can be directly traced to the ferrule used in making the connector. Because the ferrule must align the optical fiber end precisely, several factors can […]
Nexans field installable splice-on LC connectors provide a quick and easy solution for terminating 250 or 900-micron fiber at the data center or enterprise network location. The total installation time per connector […]
Active optical connectors are devices providing plug-in facility for optical fibres which are equipped with electrical/optical conversion function. They further convert differential input signal to an optical signal by the laser diode […]
There are a wide range of industry standards that specify how well a component is protected from the elements—everything from vibration, impact and chemicals, to dust, moisture and electrostatic discharge. Some of […]
A new report by Zion Market Research, shows the fiber-optic connector market will grow to $5.6 billion by 2022. Driving the trend is the surging internet demand, and the expansion of data […]
As data center designs focus on East-West traffic and move toward leaf-spine, or full-mesh, architectures, systems using Multi-fiber Push On (MPO) connectors and Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP), ports are becoming more […]
Join the FOTC for a combination of marketing information and hands on training. The Fiber Formula: Fact, Fiction & Fantasy features industry experts from CommScope, Superior Essex, VIAVI Solutions, EXFO, AFL, Fluke […]
Contamination is the #1 cause of fiber failures. Check out Fluke’s latest article on how to clean and inspect multi-fiber trunk connectors. Read the source article at flukenetworks.com
Given the popularity and advantages of MPO connectors, it’s useful to take a close look at how these connectors are built and maintained. Read the source article at Cabling Installation & Maintenance
This article looks at enterprise fiber infrastructures and explains the options for fiber types, connector and termination choices and multimode fiber applications. Read the source article at epageflip.net
