In a run-up to InfoComm 2018 (June 6-8) in Las Vegas, Platinum Tools has announced the launch of what it calls the first bendable RJ45 connector. Available in shielded and non-shielded versions […]
Multi-fiber push on connectors, or MPOs for short, are fiber connectors comprised of multiple optical fibers. While defined as an array connector having more than 2 fibers, MPO Connectors are typically available […]
According to ElectroniCast, the worldwide fiber optic connector/mechanical splice consumption value reached $3.94 billion last year (2017). Multimode connector use is forecast to grow from nearly $2.52 billion in 2017 to over […]
Facing challenges when dealing with #polarity for multi-fiber connections? Watch Episode 3 in the Essentials of Multi-Fiber #MPO Testing video series and all will become clear! #fiber https://buff.ly/2F8KMS1 Read the source article […]
Brian Teague, Microcare/Sticklers https://sticklers.microcare.com/ , cleaning experts, offers trick: simple, easy to use 3 step process significantly improving cleaning performance of mechanical for connector click cleaners. Read the source article at Twitter
We’ve covered fiber insertion loss testing in depth in many blogs, so by now you should know that it is the loss of signal that happens in a channel due to the […]
Contaminated fiber end faces remain the No1 cause of #fiberoptic problems and test failures. This whitepaper covers the tools and techniques you need to inspect and clean them. #cabletest http://bit.ly/2H1WZtl Read the […]
Our industry commonly uses the term “RJ45” to refer to the modular 8-position, 8-contact (8P8C) interface deployed for Ethernet over copper twisted-pair network cabling despite it pretty much being a case of […]
Contaminated connectors are the #1 cause for troubleshooting in fiber optic networks. While standards bodies have established acceptance criteria for the quality and cleanliness of fiber connector end faces, technicians still face […]
While MPO connectors have many benefits and advantages over typical single fiber connectors, there are also differences that introduce new challenges for technicians. This video series provides an overview of essential information […]
