A Focus on the Critical Optical Parameter Attenuation
1 CommentOur first article in this series highlighted some bandwidth demand drivers and introductory standards information. This article will focus on critical optical parameters starting with optical attenuation. Additional articles in this series focus on other optical parameters, including chromatic and polarization mode dispersion, splice loss, and an introduction to non-linear effects. > Download the Full […]
Placing Fiber Optic Cable in Underground Plant
Leave a CommentPlacing Fiber Optic Cable in Underground Plant 1. Overview This document covers cable placing in conduit, innerduct, handholes, and manhole structures. The innerduct may be direct buried or placed in larger diameter conduits. In some applications, the innerduct may be lashed to an aerial strand. This document covers conventional cable placing techniques that are used […]
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Advances in Laser Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones
Leave a CommentStone-retrieval Basket with IntegratedOptical Fiber for Laser Lithotripsy This article originally appeared in Medizin & Technik A German manufacturer of stone-retrieval baskets works with a U.S. manufacturer of specialty optical fiber. The result is a basket that, thanks to its coaxially integrated optical fiber, can simplify and shorten minimally invasive urological surgery. The treatment of kidney stones has […]
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5 Things You Should Know About IEEE Std 802.3cm™-2020
Leave a CommentWhat is IEEE Std 802.3cm-2020, 400 Gb/s over Multimode Fiber? The work of the IEEE Std P802.3cm Task Force was approved as a new standard by the IEEE-SA Standards Board on 30 January 2020, creating the latest 400 Gb/s Ethernet standard using multimode fiber. 400 Gb/s is the highest Ethernet speed, and 400 Gb/s optical […]
Indoor Living Unit (ILU) Fiber Solution Guide
Leave a CommentFiber to the Home/Business Solutions In today’s increasingly fast-paced, interconnected world, the need for high-speed broadband internet access and reliable wireless service is more acute than ever. The growth of fiber optic networks has allowed service providers to optimize FTTx — fiber-to-the-X, in which X can refer to various subscriber locations, including homes (H, as in FTTH) and buildings […]
Single-Mode Optical Fiber Geometries
Leave a CommentUnderstanding Optical Fiber Specifications This article in our technical series will focus on single-mode optical fiber geometries. If you subscribed to our Light Post Emails you know we previously covered bandwidth demand drivers and introductory standards as well as fiber optic dispersion.In this article we’ll work our way through a typical fiber specification, highlighting the […]
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What is Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS)?
Leave a CommentDistributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) is a technology that enables continuous, real-time measurements along the entire length of a fiber optic cable. Unlike traditional sensors that rely on discrete sensors measuring at pre-determined points, distributed sensing utilizes the optical fibre. The optical fiber is the sensing element. AcoustiSens® Wideband Single-Mode Optical Fiber, the newest addition to […]
A Hollow-Core Fiber Cable for Low Latency Transmission – when microseconds count
Leave a CommentAccuCore HCF™ Optical Fiber Cable is the world’s first terrestrial hollow-core fiber (HCF) cable solution. Light travels about 50% faster in a hollow core optical fiber compared to the solid silica core of conventional fiber. Consequently, light transmitted in a hollow-core fiber arrives 1.54 microseconds faster for each kilometer traveled compared with conventional optical fiber. […]
The OFS Fiber Connection in The U.S. Virgin Islands
Leave a CommentThe co-inventor of optical fiber, Dr. Peter Schultz, is a resident of the Virgin Islands. He was instrumental in convincing the local authorities back in the early 2000’s that the islands needed high-speed connectivity afforded by optical fiber. He assisted in the successful lobbying of federal and local governments to provide funding for the project […]
Fiber Optic Dispersion and other Non-Linear Effects
Leave a CommentThis article focuses on the parameters that affect available bandwidth in optical fibers, and the dispersion mechanisms of various fiber types and non-linear effects. Dispersion describes the process of how an input signal broadens out as it travels down the fiber. There are several types of dispersions that we will cover. We’ll also take a […]