Fiber Optic Physics

Fiber Optic Physics Optical fiber and fiber optic cables are used as a means to transport optical energy and information over short or long distances. In combination with semiconductor laser diodes and photoreceivers, optical fibers have enabled the rapid development and proliferation of fiber optic telecommunication systems over the past thirty [...]

Polarization Control with Optics

Polarization Control with Optics Precise control of polarization behavior is necessary to obtain optimal performance from optical components and systems. Characteristics such as reflectivity, insertion loss, and beamsplitter ratios will be different for different polarizations. Polarization is also important because it can be used to transmit signals and make sensitive [...]

Fiber Optic Pigtail: What Is It and How to Splice It

Fiber Optic Pigtail In fiber optic cable installation, how cables are attached to the system is vital to the success of network. If done properly, optical signals would pass through the link with low attenuation and little return loss. Fiber optic pigtail offers an optimal way to joint optical fiber, which is used in 99% of single-mode applications. [...]

What is Fiber Optic Adapter

Fiber Optic Adapter Fiber optic adapters (also known as Fiber couplers, Fiber Adapter ) are designed to connect two optical cables together. They have a single fiber connector (simplex), dual fiber connector (duplex) or sometimes four fiber connector (quad) versions. The optical fiber adapter can be inserted into different types of optical connectors at both ends [...]

Everything About Fiber Optic Modems

Fiber Optic Modems A fiber optic modem (FOM) acts as a connecting interface between an electronic device and an internet network. These modems are different than regular DSL modems because the signal transmission is not via copper cables. It uses a fiber optic cable network to transmit signals. It transforms [...]

Fiber or Copper Cable – Which is better

Fiber or Copper Cable When it comes to using fiber or copper cables, each has its pros and cons. Many data centers, such at 165 Halsey Street, utilize both in our cross connects. On a high level, fiber-optic technology sends light pulses created by a light-emitted diode or laser along [...]

User Guide for MTP/MPO Type-B Cables

MTP/MPO Type-B Cables MTP/MPO cables have multi-core connectors that provide more consistent and reliable performance when used in high-density, low-loss cabling, thus becoming an integral part of 40G/100G data transmission in large data centers. Hence, TIA standards define three types of polarized MTP cables: Type A, Type B, and Type C. [...]

Do You Know About Optical TAP (Traffic Access Point) Cassettes

Traffic Access Point The need for real-time network traffic monitoring in today’s intelligent data center has become compelling. Data center network administrators need to gain better visibility of their networks, optimize the performance of mission-critical applications and, more importantly, secure their networks. Optical traffic access point (TAP) cassettes are hardware [...]

How Much Do You Know About QSFP56

About QSFP56 Over the past years, there have emerged various optical module form factor types with the growth of new technology and high-speed interconnects, among which QSFP56, as a member of the QSFP family, is a solution for 200G applications. What‘s the difference between QSFP56 with other QSFP family form [...]