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It is pretty widely acknowledged that 2016/2017 is prime time for 100 Gbps short reach optical links in the data center, interconnecting servers and switches.
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4/21/2017 by
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Dean Yamasaki, Product Line Specialty Cable Manager, is presenting at a SPIE symposium.
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4/5/2017 by
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To assure the most accurate loss measurements when testing a link, the use of Reference Grade cables during the referencing process is critical to ensure accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility.
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3/10/2017 by
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While a single direction loss measurement method is initially quicker and cheaper, a bi-directional method is preferable for more reliable overall network characterization, since it significantly reduces the likelihood of rework and associated costs.
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3/3/2017 by
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For multimode fiber, launch conditions or how light is coupled into a fiber can have a significant effect on optical loss measurements.
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2/24/2017 by
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Proper cleaning minimizes damage to connectors and equipment, helps provide accurate loss measurements and ensures the network will operate properly.
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2/17/2017 by
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As transmission speeds have increased on multimode fibers, loss budgets have decreased significantly, allowing little margin for error.
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2/8/2017 by
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A common question we get asked is about the shelf life of fiber optic connector cleaners.
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2/3/2017 by
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Instruction on using our Rogue modular test platform and Aeros cloud-based workflow management platform.
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1/27/2017 by
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Extreme temperatures, whether cold or hot, affect both fiber optic technicians and their test equipment.
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1/13/2017 by
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