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by Fiber-MART.COM cWhile there are many options with which fiber optic cables and connectors to choose from, there are really only two major termination solutions: field terminated and pre-terminated. This post is going to break down what the difference between these terminations styles, the advantages and disadvantages, so you can have the best solution for your business and technicians.   What are Field Terminated Fiber Optic Assemblies?   Field termination describes the termination of the fiber optic cable in the field or, after installation has taken place. When these types of cables are terminated, they need to be pulled between two points, then connectors will need to be attached and then connected to a patch panel. In addition, before they can be attached to a panel, connectors need to be attached to each individual strand, and a variety of tools will be needed.    Advantages   Precision Lengths: Because these cables are cut to length b...

by Fiber-MART.COM Fiber-optic technology is getting more and more popular nowadays in the professional networking world. “Why?” – one may ask. “Is it the distances that signal can travel without a repeater? Or is it the passive components that require no energy to operate?” Both statements are true, however main reasons are potentially unlimited bandwidth (limited only by the speed of light) and immunity to external factors.   Data in the optic-fiber is transmitted by a LED or a laser, and received by an optical detector. Data in single optical cable can travel simultaneously in multiple wavelengths. However that would require multiple lasers transmitting signal, and multiple receivers to accept data at the same time.     Difference in wavelengths is measured in nm (nanometers). Typical data transmission wavelengths are between 850nm and 1550nm.   As it was mentioned before, optical-fiber is more advanced type of cable than copper cable, due to multi...

by Fiber-MART.COM fiber-mart.com has been working to make high speed fiber Internet more accessible to the Central Coast since 2010. Today, the fiber-mart.com fiber optic network helps municipalities run smoothly, businesses experience better returns and communities grow.   As the range of fiber infrastructure grows, fiber connectivity becomes a more affordable and simpler upgrade to your business technology. Let’s take a look at  the seven key benefits and advantages when you upgrade to a fiber optic network.       1. Speed Fast Internet speeds are important to business productivity, especially if your business depends on publishing and exchanging large data files or videos. These days fiber optic Internet is faster than the highest speed copper Internet connections. Fiber also provides users with much faster upload and download speeds (symmetric speed) than other types of connections so your data is sent much more quickly over fiber networks. ...

by Fiber-MART.COM Yates Engineering Services continues to review and assemble its knowledge base on Fiber to the Home deployments across the nation.  One of the newer trends that we have been studying and deploying is the use of multi-duct.  Multi-duct is simply when 2 or more small ducts are combined in a plastic over sheath.  Two popular versions of multi-duct are a four micro-duct and a seven micro-duct.  The micro duct itself comes in a number of sizes with a 10 mm to 13 mm inside diameter most frequently used.  Both of these sizes can be placed with the same 2” bore or trench that places a single, traditional 1 ¼” duct.  Dielectric  micro-fiber  is then used to populate one of the micro-ducts, leaving many spare paths.  The four-way is a new choice for long haul or trunk backbones, and the seven-way is a good choice for placement in denser areas, where the extra micro-duct can be used for drop paths along the road.    Wh...

by Fiber-MART.COM Okay, you’re asking “what’s the deal?” Let me tell you a true story and you can judge for yourself. It all started on my wife’s birthday when the kids sent their mother a bouquet of long stem roses. They were red and they were gorgeous, and I was equally impressed that the thorns were removed. So now the plan was to put these flowers into an appropriate vase for everyone to see, fill with just enough water and stir in one of those food packets to keep them fresh.   I always put the packets in and I always wonder whether they really do anything or if the florist just gives them to you to make it seem like he is doing you a favor. Does it work? Would the flowers last the same amount of time without the little packet? Your guess is as good as mine.   Now I go into the closet looking for the right size vase for the flowers, and you guessed it, long stem roses and the vases in my closet don’t match…time to cut the flowers. Well my wife grabs an old pair...

by Fiber-MART.COM Kit configuration starts with our marketing department, our staff of engineers and our sales team. Usually it’s the sales team up first explaining the need for a kit for a specific customer or they had an inspiration or a germ of an idea from a tech in the field saying he wished he had a selection of tools in an all-in-one kit. Ideas can originate just about anywhere. All suggestions are evaluated, and one of the first questions posed is there a market for this kit and will anyone care (translation, will anyone buy it)?   Kevin Costner starred in the movie, Field of Dreams. And a voice over kept saying, “if you build it they will come.” We ask, if you build it will the customers come. In the case of fiber prep tools and the need for a kit our marketing department conducted extensive research and found such a need, and with the breadth of line, fiber-mart Tools was positioned to fill it.   Because fiber is ubiquitous and more and more is being insta...

by Fiber-MART.COM Fiber optic cables can be incredibly useful, fast, and efficient.  When you switch to fiber optic cables for your network, it means you’re taking one more step closer towards the future.  High speed and instantaneous success are what run our world; this means that one misstep regarding fiber optic cables could ruin their entire ability to function.  How do you prevent this?  The most important thing to keep in mind is that your cables need to stay clean.  Here’s why it’s so important to clean and maintain your fiber optic cables.     Simple Mistakes, Big Consequences   Even just a little oil from your finger, or a speck of dust can cause a failure of the entire system.  While fiber optic cables produce a great amount of speed and power, they also require care and precision.  A dust particle that isn’t even visible could block the light that travels through the cables.  If it doesn’t cause the entire sy...

by Fiber-MART.COM Copper wires used to be the number one way to transmit information through a series of underground cables.  And, this worked for a long time–we were used to poor connections, dangerous conditions, and low transmission ranges.  However, that is what led us to discover the usefulness of fiber optic cables.  We’ve since discovered that copper wires are nowhere near as advantageous as using fiber optic cables.  But, what are the serious disadvantages that come with using copper wires in this day and age?  Read on to find out.   This may come as a surprise to many; fiber optic cables seem like the should be much more expensive.  Due to the fact that copper is based within a Latin American foreign trade system, it can cost more to obtain.  Likewise, it doesn’t transmit information nearly as far or as quickly as fiber optics.  This means that, over long distances where it is necessary, copper wire is not practical, cost-wise...

by Fiber-MART.COM With fiber optic cables, you’re choosing to upgrade to a more efficient way of completing tasks. A network that runs on fiber optic cables is one that runs smoothly. Instead of using traditional networking techniques, fiber optics have essentially replaced the once dominant wire method. The difference is in the material used to make these fibers. The cables are basically thin strands drawn from molten silica glass. The information that is processed through these is converted into light, which then gives way to the transmission itself. With fiber optic cables, there are a few areas where you stand to benefit, and today we’re going to detail them here.   Internet Connection One of the primary reasons many companies are employing fiber optic cables is due to the overall speed it provides. With this technology, the ability to easily send and receive large amounts of data occurs without a hitch. Looking at previous configurations, larger amounts of data would ...

by Fiber-MART.COM To keep the proper operation of the equipment, regular cleaning and maintenance is fundamental. Fiber optic connector as an indispensable component of optical network, is typically connected with a fiber jumper, then plugs into a switch or router. Telecommunication experts study that cleaning fiber optic connector is one of the most important preventative maintenance procedures to avoid premature failure of the system. Typically a micrometer dust particle is too small to be found but it can block up to one percent of the light and cause signal loss. That’s why it is so important to learn how to clean fiber optic connector. The following article will provide some detailed information about the procedures for cleaning fiber optic connector.   Preparation for the Cleaning Process   Always inspect your connectors or adapters before you begin the cleaning process. Use the connector housing to plug or unplug a fiber. Turn off any laser sources before...

by Fiber-MART.COM We all know that transmission system is the key part of a fiber optic system. The performance of transmission system can directly affect the performance of fiber optic system. So what is the transmission system? The transmission system is a system that transmits a signal from one place to another. If you want to make sure the good performance of a fiber optic system, you should first ensure the transmission system in a good state. Next, today’s article will give you a list of basic items that may affect general transmission system performance. Only understand the following aspects can you know how to ensure the good performance of fiber optic system.   Fiber Loss Factor   Fiber loss generally has the greatest impact on overall system performance. The fiber strand manufacturer provides a loss factor in terms of dB per kilometer. A total fiber loss calculation is made based on the distance x the loss factor. Distance in this case the total length of ...

by Fiber-MART.COM A wire or cable is an indispensable element in communication system for connecting optical devices like optical transceivers, router and switch. Recently the most common cable types deployed in communication system are fiber optic cable, twisted pair cable and coaxial cable. Both twisted pair cable and coaxial cable are copper cables, so what’s the difference between them? This article may help you sort it out.   Twisted Pair   Twisted pair cables as the names implies, consists of a pair of cables twisted together, which has been utilized in telecommunication field for a long time. The twisting can avoid noise from outside sources and crosstalk on multi-pair cables, so this cable is best suited for carrying signals. Basically, twisted pair cable can be divided into two types: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) and shielded twisted-pair (STP).   twisted-pair   UTP is for UNshielded, twisted pair, while STP is for shielded, twisted pair....

by Fiber-MART.COM Fiber optic connectors have traditionally been the biggest concern in using fiber optic systems. While connectors were once unwieldy and difficult to use, connector manufacturers have standardized and simplified connectors greatly. This increases the user use convenient increase in the use of optical fiber systems; It is also emphasizing taken proper care of and deal with the optical connector. This article covers connector basics including the parts of a fiber optic connector, installing fiber optic connectors, and the cleaning and handling of installed connectors. For information on connector loss, see Connector Loss Test Measurement.

by Fiber-MART.COM Understanding Polarity in MPO System     MPO/MTP technology has led to the adoption of 40/100GbE, however on of its challenges is with regards to  proper polarity of these array connections.  Maintaining  the correct polarity across a fiber network enables signals  from any type of active equipment to be  directed to the receive port of a second piece of active equipment – and vice versa. To ensure the MPO/MTP systems work with correct polarity, the TIA 568 standard suggests several methods.    MPO Connector   First on the list is the  MPO connector usually consisting of  12 fibers. 24 fibers, 36 fibers and 72 fibers  Each MTP connector has a key on one of the flat side added by the body. When the key sits on the bottom, this is called key down. When the key sits on top, this is referred to as the key up position.  In this orientation, each of the fiber holes in the connector is numb...

by Fiber-MART.COM CWDM/DWDM Mux/Demux and OADM are common fit in with Passive. CWDM and DWDM technology present an efficient approach to share one set of fiber strands as well as set together various communications interfaces like: 10G, SONET OC-192, STM-64, Fiber Channel 1G/2G/4G, Gigabit Ethernet, OC3/OC12 or OC48 and E1/T1, just by using different wavelengths associated with per channel. Thus they can expand the capacity with the network without laying more fiber. I would like to introduce the particular basical description of CWDM Mux/Demux, DWDM Mux/Demux and OADM.   You know, Mux (Multiplexer) products combine several data signals into one for transporting over the single fiber. Demux (Demulitplexer) separates the signals in the other end. Each signal is a some other wavelength.   CWDM Mux/Demux The Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing-CWDM Mux/Demux is often a flexible plug-and-play network solution, which helps insurers and enterprise companies to affor...