by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | Nov 18, 2022
With increased service demand is driven by an uptick in teleworking, distance learning, and online socializing trends, reliable network connectivity has never been more important. At the same time, with the advent of 5G mobility, high-speed networking, and inherently...
by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | Nov 7, 2022
In its latest revision (September 2022), the Telecom Industry Association (TIA) added MPO test requirements and procedures to their optical fiber cabling component standard, ANSI/TIA-568.3-E. The revision adds MPO-specific requirements referencing TIA-526-28....
by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | May 4, 2021
Great attention must be paid to cleanliness when laying fiber optic cables. The end faces of the fibers have to remain free of grease and dust. R&M lets installers in on a simple rule for cleaning optical fibers: Test first, then clean if necessary, then plug it...
by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | May 30, 2019
By MAURY WOOD, AFL — Best-practice FO connector cleaning and inspection procedures will become essential to maintain the highest levels of data center performance and reliability. While structured cabling using multi-fiber connectors such as MPO/MTP have been in...
by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | May 17, 2019
Beginning with the end in mind is often the key to success. So when preparing to upgrade or build a new campus backbone, the same mindset should apply. The digitization of everything is creating opportunities for businesses to create more value from the network...
