Blog posts tagged with 'fiber-cable'

OM5 Fiber – Inside and Out
Multimode fiber cable has long been a versatile connectivity solution with high capability and reliability for local area networks and voice, video, and data applications...... Read more
What is Duplex Fiber?
A duplex fiber optic cable consists of two strands of glass or plastic fibers within the same outer jacket of the cable. Generally, duplex fiber optic cables are available in a zip cord construction. Duplex fiber cable is most often used in communication between devices that require ...... Read more
The Mighty MPO Connector
A Multi-fiber Push On (MPO) connector is a fiber optic connector that contains multiple fiber-optic lines internally. MPO connectors are used for high-speed telecommunication and data communication networks. The standards governing the design and use of MPO connectors are the IEC 61754-7 and TIA 604-5. Originally, MPO connectors were predominantly used in the Central and Branch offices but have also seen wide adoption in high performance computing (HPC) applications and in enterprise datacenters.... Read more
An Inside (and Outside) Look at Fiber Active Optical Cables
An Inside (and Outside) Look at Fiber Active Optical Cables... Read more
The More You Know: Fiber Terms 101
The fiber terms 9/125, 50/125 and 62.5/125 might look like algebra to you, but here we’ll explain what they mean, how to read them and we even have a diagram and video to help enhance your educational experience.... Read more