Sumix Corporation (www.sumix.com), an industry leader in high-resolution 3D Interferometers and 2D fiber optic connector end face inspection probes announces a revolutionary technology for inspecting multi-fiber MPO connectors. The company’s Manta-W+ fiber […]
Good fiber-optic connections start with the ferrule
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 […]
Field Installable Splice-On LC Connectors – Nexans
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 […]
2019 Active Optical Connectors Market Size
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 […]
Today’s LAN is Everywhere—Are Your Connections Protected?
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 […]
Global fiber-optic connectors market $5.6 billion opportunity by 2024: Analyst – Cabling Install
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 […]
Evolving Standards & Procedures for Designing & Testing MPO-Based Systems
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 […]
The Fiber Formula – Fact, Fiction & Fantasy
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 […]
Cleaning and Inspecting MPO/MTP Connectors
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
MPO Connector Basics and Best Practices
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