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  by www.fiber-mart.com When it comes to home internet, you could find yourself lost in the world of connectivity. There are so many options, and it’s possible to quickly become confused with all the different choices available. It seems as though internet companies are popping up everywhere, which can leave residents wondering which option is best for them and their connectivity needs. Below we will discuss the benefits of choosing fiber optic internet over other options such as cable internet.   Speed When you choose fiber optic services, your internet speed will be noticeably increased. Many fiber optic network services use mono-mode fibers for longer distances. Distances longer than 1.000 meters typically use mono-mode fibers because it lets less light through and reduces light reflections. The result is that signals can travel longer distances at a much faster rate, providing faster internet speed. A fiber optic line is a dedicated line that is used for nothing more data ...

  by www.fiber-mart.com The world is connected digitally in ways that were unimaginable even 30 years ago. Information and entertainment are accessible in mere moments, and there’s more of it out there than ever before. Lit fiber is helping to shape the future of the telecommunications industry, which includes all data that is transmitted through wires or signals. That includes audio, visual, and anything else that can be sent digitally. How is lit fiber helping to power this digital world?   What Is Lit Fiber, Exactly? You’ve probably heard of an optical fiber cable network before. Fiber cable is used to transmit data. Basically, it’s how the internet functions. Data travels along fiber optic cables so that when you hit the “enter” button on your Google search, you get the results instantly. Lit fiber is a type of fiber optic cable that transmits data using pulses of light of a cable that’s made of glass. Over the lit fiber, data is transmitted literally at the speed of light...

  by www.fiber-mart.com In 2020, many of us utilize the internet on a near-constant basis. But that doesn’t mean everyone has this luxury — nor does everyone benefit from having the same level of secure capacity connectivity. There’s a lot of discussion about whether 5G wireless internet could replace fiber optic networks like broadband. But is that a realistic goal? And are there some potential drawbacks to this idea? In today’s post, we’ll explain some of the main differences between broadband fiber optic internet and 5G wireless connections and talk about whether 5G could replace the need for broadband altogether.   Broadband Internet First, let’s discuss one of the most familiar methods of accessing the internet: broadband. With a broadband connection, you’re always able to be online (in contrast to older dial-up connections). While you can use a few different methods to access broadband internet, fiber optic internet has emerged as the leader. Over the past five years, fi...

  by www.fiber-mart.com Much of the world has gone wireless. Landlines have been traded in for smartphones, while personal desktop computers are less enticing than laptops. And, of course, many people would rather not have to connect to the internet by plugging in a cable. As a society, we like having the option to go anywhere at any time — and that means we need options for constant connections to the online world.   That said, wireless internet isn’t always the most accessible in terms of data connectivity and capacity. The USDA invested $85 million in improving internet access throughout rural areas of the nation during 2015, but those living and working in these communities often still have trouble getting and staying online. And even in more urban areas, the need for high-speed, reliable connectivity is a must.   So, what’s the solution? 5G is one of the top emerging options for secure capacity connectivity throughout the United States, as well as Latin America. Slat...

  by www.fiber-mart.com In our digital world, having reliable data connectivity and capacity services are a must!   But what exactly does that mean for your business? If you’re operating online in any way– whether you’re taking orders through your website or your employees rely on internet capacity services to complete their daily responsibilities — you need to ensure your internet provider fits the bill.   If you expect to run your business without incident, you’ll need to invest in your internet connection. And in order to gain the speed and capacity your team and customers expect, you might want to consider using a fiber optic network. After all, a single optical fiber can carry over 3,000,000 full-duplex voice calls or 90,000 TV channels. In other words, fiber optic internet can make all the difference for your operations. But how exactly will it benefit your business? We’re sharing five key advantages of a fast internet connection below.   Your connection will b...

  by www.fiber-mart.com Fiber optic services  are the future of connectivity. Fiber optic cables have offered significant technology advancements in internet services for consumers. Those seeking a faster and more reliable connection are making the switch to fiber optics.     What is a Fiber Optic Cable? When most people hear of fiber optic cables being used for their internet services, they may not know what their telecommunications company is referring to. A fiber optic cable is one that has glass fibers which are inside an insulated casing. The purpose of a fiber optic network is to reach longer distances and provide a higher performance than that of wired cables. Wired cables do not have the capability to have a large bandwidth and cannot transmit data over long distances. Fiber optic cables can support larger bandwidths and provide connectivity for much of the world’s internet and television.   How Do Fiber Optic Cables Work? Strands of glass are inside of ...

  by www.fiber-mart.com Increase in demand for higher bandwidth and fast speed requirement has enhanced the growth of fiber optic cable assemblies market. Singlemode SFP and multimode SFP both work with different types of optical fibers i:e single mode fiber and multimode respectively. Both are used in diverse applications but the major differences are still confusing. In this article, we will focus on the transmission factors such as data rate, distance, attenuation, time to travel and so on. Other factors like dimensions, color and types are also included to make an in-depth comparison between single mode and multimode fiber.   Singlemode SFP Single-mode SFP  has tighter tolerances for optic used. The core is smaller and thus laser wavelength is narrower. This directly states that SMF has the capability to carry out a higher bandwidth at much longer transmission distances. Single mode work mainly in the 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths and is mostly used in a long distance...

  by www.fiber-mart.com In the present era of rapid technology growth and the constant rush for high quality products, we can easily forget about the safety regulations and the various dangers that surround us. This is an extremely important part of the network infrastructure for the IT managers to concentrate on. The large number of networking equipment, together with the cables and possible power weak links, make the Datacenter buildings vulnerable to fire and other possible catastrophes. When designing a network infrastructure, it is important to follow the latest regulations and to follow the various safety tips, no matter the cost, because following them could eventually save a lot of lives.   When it comes to  fiber optic cables , the cable jacket is a lot more important part of the network as some may think. The European market is demanding that all cables which would be used in Wide Area Networks (WAN), Local Area Networks (LAN), Storage Area Networks (SAN) etc., ...

  by www.fiber-mart.com In today’s networking world and technology the demand for higher speeds and lower cost is increasing. The leading networking equipment vendors are working on producing the future components of networking. They are mainly concentrating on the Fiber Optic Solutions that are driving the leading Service Providers and Datacenters in the world. Because of increasing data traffic from day to day the need for stable, fast and scalable network architectures has become essential.   One of the main parts of a high performance and stable Optical Network Architecture are the optical transceivers. They are essential to the Optical Network Architecture because they are the components that are transmitting and converting the optical light down the cable. They are made to transmit light on one end of the cable and receive light on the other end of the cable. Most commonly these transceivers operate in transmitting light on one optical fiber and receiving light on anothe...

  by www.fiber-mart.com Optical transceivers  are available in various form-factors and different physical characteristics. It is important to have complete  knowledge of the appropriate method of using an optical transceiver. This results in not only a long life and better durability of the optical transceiver but also ensures physical safety of the user. In this article, we will discuss the installation and removal of various types of optical transceivers. This article will cover the below optical transceivers:   SFP Transceivers CWDM/DWDM Transceivers SFP+ Transceivers QSFP Transceivers To understand the process of installing and removing an optical transceiver, one should have the basic understanding of the locking system the transceiver uses. Generally, there are four types of lock and latch systems that are commonly used in optical transceivers:   Bale Clasp Mylar Tab Actuator Button Slide Tab The above mentioned locking and latching systems are the basis ...

  by www.fiber-mart.com The need of quick provision of ports in data center environments is fulfilled by the use of multiport cables assemblies. This is very well achieved by a optical fiber cable strand, typically with 12 individual fibers and one MPO/MTP connector at the other end providing 6 parallel communication paths  and twice for 24 strand MPO cables. The quick provision is necessary in data centers between rack to rack  links. Using the connectors is a ‘plug and play’ solution with already tested patch optical budget properties.   MPO  (Multi-fiber Push On) connectors are representing a standard for connecting technologies. In many cases, multi-fiber connector products are referred to as MTP connectors. The MPO connector is a multi-fiber connector that is defined by IEC-61754-7, “Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic connector interfaces - Part 7: Type MPO connector family”; and TIA-604-5-D, ”Fiber Optic Connector Inte...

  by www.fiber-mart.com The fight over 100G component market has been upgraded with the emerging of 100G QSFP28. This is an optical transceiver which can support 100G with the transmission mode of 4*25G. Usually, the move before was considered to be 10G→40G→100G. However, the new roadmap of 100G with QSFP28 is 10G→25G→100G or 10G→25G→50G→100G. One has a lot of questions for 100G migration. Why does 100G QSFP28 appear? Can 100GQSFP28 change our data center? The below article has answers to all your questions regarding QSFP28.   What QSFP28 offers? Cost and power are considered the most important factors in data centers. A look back to the evolution of 100G modules in the past years has shown that things keep changing, from CFP to CFP2 and CFP4. All these changes are closely related to factors like cost and power.   High Port Density: The first generation of 100G transceiver was CFP and the drawback was large size. Then CFP2 and CFP4 were the next generations of 100G module...