As in other areas of a project that involves the deployment of high-fiber-count cables, the tasks of process control, job allocation to techs/contractors, and progress tracking can become unwieldy, cumbersome, and unmanageable in terms of the time and effort required. Just like the testing and certifying of the individual fibers and managing the volume of […]
Unprecedented demand for fiber links and capacity are driving the deployment of high-fiber-count cables with hundreds or even thousands of fibers. These cables are being deployed by dark fiber providers as well as in traditional telecommunication networks to provide data center interconnections, metro connectivity between central offices, access network in support of FTTH, and edge […]
While you are walking the OFC 2023 trade show floor in San Diego, you may notice VIAVI ONT-800 setups in various booths, helping manufacturers demonstrate the performance of their products to their own customers. One manufacturer using VIAVI gear is InnoLight Technology Ltd., a global manufacturer of high-speed optical transceivers in booth #4115. New InnoLight […]
Following on from earlier blogs about the value of bi-directional (bi-dir) fiber certification it’s clear that performing full bi-dir IL, ORL, and OTDR testing gives a much deeper insight into the condition and quality of a fiber link and ultimately will reduce ongoing maintenance costs, give better service performance, and extend a network’s operational life. […]
Healthcare systems worldwide are still recovering from the unprecedented effects of the COVID19 pandemic. 5G networks have the potential to transform the key components of healthcare systems through providing superior levels of connectivity that will help meet the needs of both patients and providers at scale. The buzz around 5G technology stems from the […]
First off, what is loopback OTDR testing? The concept is simple: it involves using a single OTDR, which stays at one site, and testing two fibers at the same time by using a loopback fiber or loopback device at the other site. And of course when it comes to OTDR testing you have the […]
Dark fiber is the term used for an optical fiber cable that has been laid but is not in use. In standard fiber cables, light pulses are used to send information, these cables are referred to as ‘dark’ when they are not in use as there are no light pulses being transmitted through them. There […]
One of the challenges with bi-directional (bi-dir) OTDR testing is the logistics and the amount of affordable, available, or required test equipment. A single-unit approach is usually considered to try and save on cost—one piece of test equipment versus two and one tech versus two—but it has its drawbacks. For one, it does not verify […]
5G technology offers capabilities such as Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC) and ultra-reliable low latency communication (uRLLC) that are well-suited for business-critical applications. The aviation industry is expected to invest heavily in 5G technology, with projections of reaching $3.9 billion by 2026. 5G has the potential to revolutionize the entire aviation […]
One of the top reasons end-users switch carriers is dissatisfaction with network performance, which could be spotty coverage, dropped calls, or slow data speed. Knowing this, many mobile operators focus on minimizing any signals that impede the over-the-air connection between their end-users’ devices and their radio towers– a killer of network performance. For mobile operators, […]
