Guidelines On What Loss To Expect When Testing Fiber Optic Cables

To be able to judge whether a fiber optic cable plant is good, one does a insertion loss test with a light source and power meter and compares that to an estimate of what is a reasonable loss for that cable plant. The estimate, called a "loss budget" is calculated using typical component losses for each part of the cable plant - the fiber, splices and/or connectors. If the measured loss exceed the calculated loss by a significant amount (remembering the inherent uncertainty in all measurements), the system should be tested segment-by-segment to determine the cause of high loss.

Introduction to OTDR Testing Everything You Need to Know

     Main topics:

1. Step-by-Step Guide on How to Perform OTDR Testing
2. Components and Working Principles of an OTDR
3. What is OTDR Testing and Why is it Important?
4. Troubleshooting Common Issues with OTDR Testing
5. Key Features and Factors to Consider When Selecting an OTDR

Top four network modernization trends for 2024

Modern enterprise should never be constrained by the limits of an aging network infrastructure. The successful modern enterprise ensures that the entire operation is equipped with the bandwidth it needs, delivered securely to the furthest reaches of its extremities. Speeds of 100Gbps, with redundancy options, are the base upon which the modern enterprise should build when sharing data, applications and processes.  Time is money might be an adage your grandmother taught you, but it’s never been truer than in today’s business world where multi-million dollar deals may hinge on the efficacy of low-latency communications and applications. 

Optical Fiber Access Technology: EPON, GPON, 10G EPON and 10G GPON

This article introduces EPON, GPON, 10G EPON and 10G GPON in detail. EPON and GPON are two different optical fiber transmission technologies. They are both based on PON (passive optical network) technology.