Data Center Systems (DCS) recently announced it was awarded a patent for its optical fiber polarity tester. The company said that the test solution, originally developed in 2016, tests polarity of bundles […]
Join Corning and Fluke Networks for a webinar. The first half will provide a look at key Optical Fiber terms and definitions, the factors that affect optical performance, and the various fiber […]
Modular Plug Terminated Links (MPTL) are now part of the ANSI/TIA-568-D.2 standard. This approach eliminates the need for extra equipment cords and wall plates when installing devices such as security cameras and […]
The methods used for measuring attenuation of installed optical fiber with a light source/power meter (LSPM) are well documented in many standards. Some describe how to test a link. Some describe how […]
In recent years, passive optical LANs have gained significant popularity as an alternative to horizontal copper structured cabling in a variety of enterprise spaces. The technology brings fiber out of the riser […]
The condition and characteristics of fiber optic connectors greatly affects the performance of an installed fiber optic link. High connector loss (e.g., insertion loss), low return loss, or high reflectance will impair […]
Viavi Solutions released version 17.5 of Observer, a popular NPMD ( Network Performance Managment and Diagnostics) tool earlier this week. Observer 17.5 has features such as end-user experience scores, full 100 GB […]
EXFO unveiled a new 400G test module featuring its Open Transceiver System (OTS), which is a modular design concept that enables compatibility between current or future high-speed transceivers and EXFO’s test platforms […]
Four gold awards, along with a platinum and three silvers, went to innovators of test and measurement equipment. Read the source article at cablinginstall.com
While anyone who installs, tests and certifies a network cabling plant knows the importance of meeting standards performance parameters and ensuring application support, even the best of us can make mistakes that […]
