Before any detailed discussion on how to handle optical fiber cable, some brief discussion of fiber and cable design is required. Eliminating confusion between the different terms, and providing an understanding of the cable construction will make handling the products less complicated. Fiber The cable cross-section in figure 1 demonstrates a two fiber cable for interconnect applications. […]
Year: 2015
FCC Comments Urge Allocation of Spectrum Above 24 GHz for 5G And More
As evidenced by comments to the FCC’s inquiry on the use of spectrum above 24 GHz, there’s a lot of interest in this spectrum from just about every segment of the communications industry—except from broadcast and public safety/land mobile representatives. Originally it was thought this spectrum would not be suitable to reach indoor devices. If […]
How to select AFL OTDR
OTDR Selection Guide Family Model Pt-to-Pt Network / Fiber Type FTTx PON OTDR Performance Integrated Peripherals MMF/SMF Data Ctr MMF/SMF LAN SMF Core SMF Dark SMF Live SMF Dark SMF live Wavelengths (nm) Dyn(dB)Range EDZ/ADZDeadzone(m) OPM PON OLS OPM VFL M&C-series MMF / SMF LAN / WAN OTDRs M310-25 √ √ √ √ √ √ […]
Outline of GR-1221 Test Standards
The GR-1221 standard outlines the environmental and mechanical tests to ensure long term operational performance. The following section provides an overview of each of the test requirements and the importance for compliance. Mechanical Integrity The Mechanical Integrity category consists of three main components which are the Mechanical Shock, Vibration and Thermal Shock. These tests are […]
What is GR-1209 & GR-1221 standard in PLC Splitter
An introduction to GR’s history and objective of implementation of the standard. Also touch on evolution of the standards (recently added requirements for anti-fungus) Telcordia GR1209 & GR-1221 standards outline the generic criteria for passive optical components to ensure continuous operation of the components over its lifetime. The standards specify performance tests to reflect a […]
PLC Splitter summary
In 2012, a leading market and technology analysts announced the Asia Pacific region (APAC) region leads in the consumption of Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) splitter compact devices with 68% of the worldwide value, followed by the American region and finally the EMEA region. The increase of mass FTTx PON network deployment dominates the worldwide PLC […]
Another OTT Startup, Another Battle?
At around $3 per each genre-based channel package, VA-based KlowdTV’s streaming programming bundle seems unbelievably affordable. The platform, which went live less than a year ago, recently doubled its package offering with the addition of a 6-channel global news package including Bloomberg TV and Sky News International, and a 7-channel entertainment package including YouToo America […]
Tipos de conexión
Existen diferentes opciones desde la tecnología para acceder al servicio de acceso a Internet, siendo las más frecuentes aquellas en las cuales el acceso hasta el nodo del Proveedor de Internet se efectúa utilizando como medio de transmisión las redes preinstaladas para la provisión de otros servicios (como por ejemplo el servicio de telefonía o […]
Kriterien zur Auswahl eines optischen Reflektometers (OTDR)
Dieses White Paper enthält wichtige Informationen zu optischen ZeitbereichReflektometern (OTDR). Weiterhin erläutert es Neueinsteigern auf dem Glasfasermarkt für Telekommunikationsanwendungen die Kriterien zur Auswahl eines OTDRs, das ihren spezifischen Testanforderungen gerecht wird. Was ist ein OTDR? Ein OTDR ist ein Glasfasertester zur Charakterisierung von optischen Netzwerken, die Telekommunikation sanwendungen unterstützen. Die Aufgabe des OTDRs besteht darin, […]
Fiber-optic cable installation tools for aerial, underground projects
General Machine Products Company recently introduced reel-handling accessories for the aerial and underground placement of fiber-optic cable. “These components—The Pole Mount Spindle, the Reel Buck, and the Reel Caddy—are uniquely engineered to make fiber-optic cable installation safer and more productive,” the company said. “All of the accessories feature durable steel construction for years of rugged […]