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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Are your standards high enough to ensure quality fiber builds? In the previous blog we saw that bi-directional (bi-dir) OTDR testing provides a number of advantages and lets you deal with issues arising from differences between fibers being spliced together (specifically difference in Modal Field Diameter – MFD) that result in false positives or false […]
Well, let’s start with why test at all? With all the time, effort, and money (particularly the money) put into the deployment of dark fiber or construction of fiber networks, owners and investors want to make sure they are getting good quality fiber links out of these projects. Everyone knows that some form of testing […]
The transport and logistics industry established itself as an indispensable service during the COVID-19 pandemic, when access to products was limited due to movement restrictions. This has resulted in increased consumer expectations of the industry in terms of shorter delivery timeframes, more detailed forecasting, and increased access to information on delivery status. To succeed in […]
Though we live in an increasingly wireless world, that connectivity depends on wires under the ocean. Subsea or submarine cables are fiber optic cables that connect countries across the world via cables laid on the ocean floor. These cables – often thousands of miles in length – are able to transmit huge amounts of data […]
Business owners today are aware of the technological advantages of 5G technology; however, many are unaware of the specific use cases where 5G implementation can really add value to their organization. CIOs and other business leaders are identifying business opportunities, and companies across industries are increasing their use of private and public 5G networks […]
The terms ‘fiber optic’ and ‘wireless broadband’ are often used interchangeably when referring to internet connectivity. While both are internet connection types, there are key differences between the two. In this article, we will discuss the main differences between them. What is Fiber Optic? Fiber optic is an internet connection that uses […]
