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Basic Principles of Fiber Optics Series: Optical Return Loss/Reflection
Fiber Optic Fiber Optic Cabling
May 10, 2023

Basic Principles of Fiber Optics Series: Optical Return Loss/Reflection

Curious what causes those pesky fiber reflections dragging down your signals? Dive into this primer on optical return loss to...
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Basic Principles of Fiber Optics Series: Refraction
Fiber Optic Fiber Optic Cabling
May 09, 2023

Basic Principles of Fiber Optics Series: Refraction

In this blog we're gonna take a look at one of the coolest concepts in fiber optics - refraction. Ever...
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5 Benefits To Using Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic Cables
Advantages of Fiber Optics Fiber Optic
Jan 25, 2023

5 Benefits To Using Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic Cables

This guide explores the benefits of using pre-terminated fiber optic cables versus field-terminated cables for connectivity projects. Learn how pre-terminated...
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What Do All The Colors Mean? Fiber Optic Color Code
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Dec 20, 2022

What Do All The Colors Mean? Fiber Optic Color Code

This blog examines fiber optic color coding standards and how color is used to identify different cable components like the jacket,...
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Fiber Optics In The Home - Why and When?
Fiber Optic Fiber Optic Benefits
Oct 24, 2022

Fiber Optics In The Home - Why and When?

Upgrade to lightning-fast internet with Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and Fiber In the Home (FITH). FTTH uses fiber optic...
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The Fiber Optic vs Copper UTP Enigma
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Sep 15, 2022

The Fiber Optic vs Copper UTP Enigma

Confused between fiber optic & copper cabling? The costs, the strengths, the weaknesses of each? The following article and accompanying...
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Singlemode vs Multimode Fiber Optic Cable
Fiber Optic Fiber Patch Cables
Sep 12, 2022

Singlemode vs Multimode Fiber Optic Cable

This guide explores the key differences between single mode and multimode fiber optic cable, including their light transmission characteristics, physical...
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Top 5 Advantages of Fiber Optic Cable
Advantages of Fiber Optics Fiber Optic
Jul 19, 2022

Top 5 Advantages of Fiber Optic Cable

Explore the top 5 advantages of fiber optic cable over traditional copper, including higher bandwidth, lower attenuation enabling longer distances,...
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Life Easier : ANSI/TIA 570-D Residential Communications Cable Best Practices Explained
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Dec 02, 2021

Life Easier : ANSI/TIA 570-D Residential Communications Cable Best Practices Explained

This blog will focus on the main highlights of this residential standard, pointing out the “need to know” items so...
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