Archive Post for April, 2019

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Understanding the FTTx Network

by www.fiber-mart.com FTTx technology plays an important role in providing higher bandwidth for a global network. And FTTx (fiber to the x) architecture is a typical example of substituting copper by fiber in high data rate traffic. According to the different termination places, the common FTTx architectures include FTTH, FTTB, [ Continue reading…]

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What’s The Difference Between EPON And GPON Optical Fiber Networks?

by www.fiber-mart.com EPON and GPON are popular versions of passive optical networks (PONs). These short-haul networks of fiber-optical cable are used for Internet access, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), and digital TV delivery in metropolitan areas. Other uses include backhaul connections for cellular basestations, Wi-Fi hotspots, and even distributed antenna systems [ Continue reading…]

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WHAT IS FTTX OR FIBER TO THE X?

by www.fiber-mart.com “Fiber to the X” sounds like something really big, like to the “Nth degree.” It is one of the reasons that around 20,000 professionals plan to meet up at CommunicAsia June 26 – 28, 2018 in Singapore to gather info and develop business around it. FTTX is a [ Continue reading…]

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What Is WDM?

by www.fiber-mart.com WDM is a technique in fiber optic transmission that enables the use of multiple light wavelengths (or colors) to send data over the same medium. Two or more colors of light can travel on one fiber and several signals can be transmitted in an optical waveguide at differing wavelengths. [ Continue reading…]

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What You Need to Know When Using 10G over CWDM

by www.fiber-mart.com Both Passive CWDM and DWDM have been viable solutions in the telecommunications industry, but now, 10G Ethernet is appearing to be the most preferred solution over CWDM, everyone is migrating to the use of 10G Ethernet. This encourages many engineers to figure out how they ought to adjust their [ Continue reading…]

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How to Use OADM in WDM Network ?

by www.fiber-mart.com OADM is a cost-effective and easy to use passive fiber optic component, which can provide easy to build and grow connectivity environment for WDM network. The optical add-drop multiplexer is one of the key devices to implement such optical signal processing. Use of OADM makes it possible to freely [ Continue reading…]

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8 Steps to a Successful Network Cable Infrastructure

by www.fiber-mart.com n our last blog post we covered the use of balanced STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) and UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) to minimize the effects of RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference), along with crosstalk that can take place between wire pairs carrying dissimilar data.   Because STP is [ Continue reading…]

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SC Fiber Optic Cable Connector Overview

by www.fiber-mart.com The SC (Subscriber Connector) style has numerous types of standards recognizing simplex and duplex connectors and adapters. Standards recognizing the SC are FDDI, Fibre Channel, broadband ISDN, ATM and Gigabit Ethernet.   As you can tell the SC fiber optic connector has a square style front face and is easily [ Continue reading…]

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How to Connect CAT5e and CAT6 Cable

by www.fiber-mart.com Thus far in past blog articles we’ve focused on the different types of networked infrastructures, the need for UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable, the various do’s and don’ts associated with the handling and installation; and how UTP, as a balanced line cable, is able to reject RFI  (Radio [ Continue reading…]

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Pulling Fiber Optic Cable – Tips and How To Advice

by www.fiber-mart.com Pulling fiber optic cable takes a lot of preparation. Without the right tools and knowledge, you can have a big mess on your hands.We’ll go over some of the common steps to get you ready to make the pull.   1) Measure twice cut once: First and foremost, [ Continue reading…]

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