Archive Post for July, 2022

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What are the types and differences of fiber Optical Jumper?

 by www.fiber-mart.com Optical fiber jumper (also known as optical fiber patchcord) refers to the fact that both ends of the optical cable are equipped with fiber optical connectors, which are used to realize the connection of the optical path. Optical fiber jumper (Optical Fiber Patch Cord / Cable) is similar [ Continue reading…]

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Understanding Bulk Ethernet Cable

 by www.fiber-mart.com There are a dizzying number of bulk Ethernet cable type available on the market, corresponding to a array of standards detailing the configuration and performance specification needed to support the increasingly faster data rates and larger bandwidths of incoming technologies. Of which stranded and solid Ethernet cables are [ Continue reading…]

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Four Basic Elements in a WDM System

 by www.fiber-mart.com We know that fiber can carry more data over long distances than any other physical medium. That makes fiber a very precious material. And how to make the most use of your fiber plant becomes a question. So there comes Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM).   Why Should We [ Continue reading…]

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Introduction to Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA)

 by www.fiber-mart.com Optical amplifier, with the introduction in 1990s, conquered the regenerator technology and opened doors to the WDM technology. It is mainly used to amplify an optical signal directly, without the need to first convert it to an electrical signal. There are many types of optical amplifiers, namely Raman [ Continue reading…]

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Inline Coupler vs. Punch Down Keystone Jack

 by www.fiber-mart.com When DIY a home network, besides the common problems (written in the previous article “Do It Yourself for Your Home Network”), people often feel puzzled about what I should use for my jacks—inline coupler or punch down keystone jack. The first one is easy to install but adds [ Continue reading…]

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40G QSFP+ Cabling Assemblies

 by www.fiber-mart.com Today’s high-performance computing environments featuring by switching and routing, cloud computing and virtualization require higher network speeds, greater scalability, and higher levels of performance and reliability in data centers. Some bandwidth-hungry applications, like video streaming applications, also drive data rates to higher points. These all boost the need [ Continue reading…]

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How to Test Fiber Optic Cables

 by www.fiber-mart.com In this technological world filled by fiber optic systems everywhere, one won’t fail to enjoy the benefits brought by fiber optics in daily life. In a whole fiber optic system, the most essential part should be the fiber optic cable. This cable is made up of incredibly thin [ Continue reading…]

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Do You Have Any Idea of Water-Resistant Fiber Optic Cable?

 by www.fiber-mart.com There is no doubt that fiber optic cables play an integral role in telecommunication industry. Applications like data centers, local area networks, telecommunication networks, industrial Ethernet, and wireless network are all needing fiber optics to ensure smooth connectivity. Each application requires a specific cable design based on performance [ Continue reading…]

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QSFP28 100G Transceivers & DAC Guide

 by www.fiber-mart.com Telecom industry embraces the prosperity of 100G optics market in 2017. With such a bright future, fiber optic market attracts a wide attention, and many vendors want a piece of the pie. The 100G optics like the CFP, QSFP28 modules and cables are varied in different standards. QSFP28 [ Continue reading…]

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SMF&MMF 40G QSFP+ Transceiver Overview

 by www.fiber-mart.com The demand for better network throughput and performance has never ceased. Instead, it has become more and more vigorous. The server consolidation, virtualization, as well as networking-service performance improvements, all these have pushed the necessity for dense 40GbE switch connections in data centers.   But when migrating to [ Continue reading…]

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