Connectors - Fiber Optics Tech Consortium

Field testing MPO/MTP connectors to support 100Gig and beyond

by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | Nov 13, 2018

This webinar, presented by Jim Davis of Fluke Networks, will start with a basic review of the need for cleaning fiber and the differences between singlemode and multimode fibers. It will then cover the inspection and cleaning of fibers, the loss length and reflectance...

Essential Testing for MPO Systems

by ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH | Nov 12, 2018

Working with cabling systems that feature multifiber push-on connectors (MPOs) is a new and potentially challenging endeavor for many technicians. That’s why understanding the importance of MPO connector cleanliness, polarity and continuity, as well as how to test...

Evolving Standards for Designing & Testing MPO-based Systems

by tiac | May 9, 2018

As enterprise and data center networks migrate toward architectures that utilize multi-fiber connectivity such as MPO, standards bodies are releasing updates to incorporate these technologies into standardized structured cabling. This webinar provides an update on the...

Key Considerations for Choosing a Fiber Termination Method

by tiac | May 4, 2018

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing your fiber termination method – from the number of connections and the application being supported, to performance and overall required time to go live. While pre-terminated fiber solutions offer significant...