by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | May 17, 2019
In response to the need for higher density in data centers, a couple of new fiber connectors have recently been introduced to the market. Because these connectors are new, test equipment with these interfaces has not yet been introduced, which presents some Tier 1...
by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | Mar 5, 2019
The impact of Fresnel reflection can influence whether UPC connectors or APC connectors are better for your system requirements. If you’ve ever looked out a window at night from a well-lit room, you’ve observed Fresnel Reflection. Since it’s dark outside, you can...
by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | Jan 16, 2019
Fiber optic connectors include plugs that feature a protruding ferrule that holds the fiber in place and an associated adapter for aligning and mating fibers to form a connection point. The first ferrules introduced in the 1970s were comprised of metal or a hard...
by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | Apr 16, 2018
Fiber technicians are constantly challenged to keep up with new, innovative technologies that can disrupt normal long-standing test and certification practices. Whether you are an installation contractor, an IT manager, or somewhere in between, understanding the key...
by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | Jan 15, 2019
As data center designs focus on East-West traffic and move toward leaf-spine, or full-mesh, architectures, systems using Multi-fiber Push On (MPO) connectors and Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP), ports are becoming more predominate. While MPO connectivity and...
