Optical fiber has changed telecommunications all over the world. Because a single optical fiber can carry really huge numbers of teleph one conversations , long distance calls that used to be very expensive have become cheap enough for many people to make them often. How optical fibers carry multiple conversations is fascinating. How does the […]
Day: April 23, 2015
Fiber Optic Test Set
The simplest test we can make on a fiber optical system is to see whether light is getting through and how much is lost. The instruments used for this are called an optical source and a receiver. Together, they form a fiber optic test set. Most fiber optic test sets work with several different wavelengths. […]
Indoor/outdoor tight-Buffered Cable Lowers Installation Costs, reduces time, and Increases reliability
Introduction Fiber optic cable that is capable of surviving the outdoor environment and meets the flammability requirements for use inside buildings offers many advantages to the end-user, as well as the installer and distributor. The use of only one type of cable between and within buildings can save many labor hours and reduce material costs […]