How does SmartReel™ revolutionizing fiber optic testing
SmartReel™ revolutionizes the entire process by offering an efficient mean to assess the cable’s status. An LC patch cord with an OTDR are all you need to get accurate length and attenuation readings, without any preparations! Ensuring the integrity of the cable and determining the responsible party at each stage…
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Understanding OLT, ONU, ONT and ODN: Building Blocks of Fiber-Optic Broadband
In an age where high-speed internet connectivity is not just a luxury but a necessity, fiber-optic technology has emerged as the backbone of modern telecommunications networks. Fiber-optic broadband offers unparalleled data transfer rates and reliability, making it the preferred choice for delivering high-bandwidth services to homes, businesses, and institutions. Passive Optical Network (PON) A Passive…
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Single-mode fiber categories and designations
Various international standards have their own designations for different types of single-mode fiber, which can be rather confusing. Below is a summary table that references the three main standards bodies in the governance of optical fiber specifications IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is an international organization that sets standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies. IEC standards…
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Basics about an Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer
What is an OTDR? An Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is a device that uses light pulses to measure the properties of an optical fiber. It sends light pulses into one end of the fiber and detects the light that is backscattered along the fiber. It then calculates the intensity and timing of the returned light…
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Types of OSP cables
Outside plant cable designs are tailored to the specific application. In OSP installations, cables may be underground, direct buried, aerial or submarine. Underground Cable Conduit and innerducts are generally used for installation of underground cables. These OSP cables are made to withstand high rated values of tensile strength, and may need lubricants to help reduce…
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Fiber connectors and polish types
The different polish types of fiber connectors affect the optical return loss (ORL) of the connector. ORL is the amount of light that is reflected back to the source when it strikes the end face of the connector. A lower ORL means that less light is reflected back, which results in a lower signal loss.…
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