by tiac | Mar 12, 2021 | Scoop.it
Fiber optic sensing uses the physical properties of light as it travels along a fiber to detect changes in temperature, strain, and other parameters. Fiber optic sensing utilizes the fiber as the sensor to create thousands of continuous sensor points along the fiber....
by tiac | Mar 1, 2021 | Scoop.it
OFS has improved important the geometry specifications for its series of LaserWave multimode fibers. The new, tighter specifications can reduce connector loss and improve link system performance in cabled fiber for demanding data center and enterprise applications,...
by tiac | Feb 25, 2021 | Scoop.it
AFL’s new FUSEConnect MPO splice-on field-installable connector migrates from a mechanical splice protection clamp to a heat protection sleeve, using an on-board splicer heater and eliminating the need for a separate mechanical clamp tool. The new connector...
by tiac | Feb 18, 2021 | Scoop.it
Testing with both an OTDR and an OLTS is referred to as “Tier 2” testing within TIA standards and “extended” testing within ISO standards. Find out how OLTS and OTDR testers work, when to use them and how they complement each other when it comes to ensuring the...
by tiac | Feb 18, 2021 | Scoop.it
Billed as a “must-have” tool for any technician working on fiber-optic networks, the VFI4 is small enough to fit on a keychain, yet has enough power to reach up to 10 km. The VFI4 Visual Fault Locator is an essential troubleshooting tool for fiber...
by tiac | Feb 3, 2021 | Scoop.it
This article explores how cloud and enterprise data centers continue to drive strong demands for MMF solutions even as transmission speeds increase and single-mode fiber transceivers move into the 500m data center space. Also described are how the latest DC...
