introduces 7 fiber-test tools

introduces 7 fiber-test tools recently expanded its fiber testing range with seven new products in the FiberMaster series that have been designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States. Trend describes the product set—which includes a handheld OTDR, PON OTDR, power meter/light source, and inspection probe—as affordable, and adds they “will enable [...]

ICT structured cabling and connectivity over the decades

ICT structured cabling and connectivity over the decades it was launched with the focus of educating the installer and the technician about the tasks that they needed to do to complete their jobs faster, more efficiently, and to the best ability that could possibly be. Let’s focus on again on [...]

Maintaining interconnectivity in the harshest environments

interconnectivity in the harshest environments Ensuring uninterrupted connectivity in the harshest environments is quite a challenge, requiring durable, environmentally-sealed connectors capable of withstanding even the most severe conditions. To meet this demand, Bulgin developed the Buccaneer range of dust and waterproof connectors for power and data. These circular connectors are suitable for external or [...]

What makes a harsh environment connector

harsh environment connector There is a growing demand for power, signal and data to be made available just about everywhere we look – even in the most extreme types of environments. This means that the cables providing connectivity to these technological components have to work reliably under tough conditions – [...]

Fiber Optic Cable Types: Single Mode vs Multimode Fiber Cable

Single Mode vs Multimode Fiber Cable Although single mode fiber (SMF) and multimode fiber (MMF) optic cable types are widely used in diverse applications, the differences between single mode fiber and multimode fiber optic cables are still confusing. This article will focus on the basic construction, fiber distance, cost, fiber color, etc., to make [...]

Rugged connectors: plastic or metal

Rugged connectors: plastic or metal Anyone in search of a rugged connector for a particular application will be confronted with a wide range of choices. Making the right choice is the hard part, so this blog post is focused on how to choose between a metal or a plastic connector [...]

Nines uses of fiber optics

Nines uses of fiber optics Fiber optic cables are cables that contain several thousands of optical fibers in a protective, insulated jacket. The optical fibers are very thin strands of pure glass, which transmit information in the form of light. Fiber optic cables have revolutionised the world of network communication [...]

The ways in which optical fiber has changed the world

optical fiber has changed the world The development of optical fiber has been a key enabler for technology, from the planet’s largest and most complex machine to the latest quantum encryption. Connecting the elements of the internet together safely and reliably is a major challenge that engineers have been addressing [...]

The essential features connectors need to survive the harshest environments

The essential features connectors While most of us live and work in relatively protected and safe indoor environments, much of the world’s most critical electronic systems and equipment operate in harsh conditions. Whether it is water, dust, extreme weather, explosive atmospheres or pressure, a range of harsh environments can create [...]