Navigator® Unveils Space-Saving SpiralWeave™ Rollable Ribbon Module Cable
Navigator® enters the rollable ribbon cable market with its innovative SpiralWeaveTM technology. This new cable construction is designed to address the growing need for high-density fiber optic deployments in data centers, enterprise networks, and FTTx applications. Traditionally, deploying fiber optic cables in space-constrained environments can be a challenge, not to mention the need to optimize…
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New Navigator® RipReady™ technology Makes Outdoor Fiber Optic Deployment a Breeze
A revolutionary new cable feature designed to streamline outdoor fiber optic deployments and minimize crew workload has been introduced by Navigator®. The Navigator® RipReady™ gel free SASJ cable combines industry-leading durability with a feature that will save time and effort during installation and maintenance. Traditional fiber optic deployments can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.The Navigator® RipReady™ technology…
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How does SmartReel™ revolutionizing fiber optic testing
SmartReel™ revolutionizes the entire process by offering an efficient mean to assess the cable’s status. An LC patch cord with an OTDR are all you need to get accurate length and attenuation readings, without any preparations! Ensuring the integrity of the cable and determining the responsible party at each stage of the operation is vital.…
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Understanding OLT, ONU, ONT and ODN: Building Blocks of Fiber-Optic Broadband
In an age where high-speed internet connectivity is not just a luxury but a necessity, fiber-optic technology has emerged as the backbone of modern telecommunications networks. Fiber-optic broadband offers unparalleled data transfer rates and reliability, making it the preferred choice for delivering high-bandwidth services to homes, businesses, and institutions. Passive Optical Network (PON) A Passive…
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Single-mode fiber categories and designations
Various international standards have their own designations for different types of single-mode fiber, which can be rather confusing. Below is a summary table that references the three main standards bodies in the governance of optical fiber specifications IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is an international organization that sets standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies. IEC standards…
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Basics about an Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer
What is an OTDR? An Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is a device that uses light pulses to measure the properties of an optical fiber. It sends light pulses into one end of the fiber and detects the light that is backscattered along the fiber. It then calculates the intensity and timing of the returned light…
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