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What Are the Best Tips for the Fiber-Optic Installation?

December 9, 2011

Fiber-optic installation can usually enhance the performance of electronic equipment, and there are a few tips that may help prevent common mistakes. Always select the correct type and length of cable for fiber-optic installation. Choose fiber-optic cables with a rigid outer coating to prevent damage from kinking. All connectors should be gold-plated and spring-loaded for best results. Check packaging carefully to ensure that fiber-optic components comply with all performance and safety regulations.

What Is Fiber-Optic Technology?

December 9, 2011

Fiber-optic technology refers to thin fibers that transmit light through internal refraction. The field of fiber-optics studies the practical applications of this technology. Though first invented in the 1840s, 21st century applications include telecommunications and high-speed data transfer over the Internet. Though silica is still the most cost-efficient material when making fiber-optic technology, new materials bring certain advantages. Besides transporting information, the technology has other practical applications including transmitting electricity.

What Are Different Types of Fiber-Optic Tools?

December 9, 2011

Fiber-optic tools are instruments used by technicians in the telecommunication industry to work on to fiber-optic cables and equipment. Some of the fiber-optic tools are used for installation and others are used for repair projects. These fiber-optic tools range from fiber-optic testing equipment to splicing tools.

What Does a Fiber-Optic Technician Do?

December 9, 2011

A fiber-optic technician, in a broad sense, installs and maintains fiber-optic systems and locates and repairs defects within these systems. There are a wide variety of employment and educational options within this field. Some general areas of focus include making sensors, performing optical inspections or working within the a certain field, such as lighting, communications or medical.

What is Fiber-Optic Lighting?

December 9, 2011

Fiber-optic lighting refers to the use of optical fiber, and its ability to transmit light, as a source of light for decorative or practical applications. When optical fibers are used for illumination, they are sometimes wrapped in bundles, thereby giving them the ability to transmit images as well. Fiber-optic lighting utilizes the principle of total internal reflection, transmitting light throughout the length of an optical fiber with negligible dimming or loss of energy.

N77 Series optical switches

December 8, 2011

Manufacturers can use the switches in a variety of applications. For example, in parallel-test configurations, they can test multiple cables or components during temperature cycling. Meanwhile, optical interconnections for 40-Gigabit Ethernet or 100-Gigabit Ethernet call for identical testing in multiple paths. The 1x13 switch configuration will support the requirements of these high-speed applications, Agilent says, with the 13th path used as a permanent reference path.

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