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Armored vs. Unarmored Fiber Optic Cables: Determining the Best Solution for Your Network Infrastructure
Fiber Optic
May 30, 2024

Armored vs. Unarmored Fiber Optic Cables: Determining the Best Solution for Your Network Infrastructure

This blog post examines the advantages and disadvantages of unarmored and armored fiber optic cables, helping you determine the best...
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What Do All The Colors Mean? Fiber Optic Color Code Explained
Fiber Optic Fiber Optic Color Coding
May 23, 2024

What Do All The Colors Mean? Fiber Optic Color Code Explained

This blog examines fiber optic color coding standards and how color is used to identify different cable components like the jacket,...
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Cat8 vs Fiber: Which one is best for you?
cat8 Fiber Optic
Apr 11, 2024

Cat8 vs Fiber: Which one is best for you?

The debate between Cat8 and fiber optic cables is more relevant than ever in today's fast-paced technological landscape. Cat8, the...
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Using Fiber Optics to Extend Your Ethernet Network Beyond Copper's Limits
bulk cable Ethernet Cable
Jan 25, 2024

Using Fiber Optics to Extend Your Ethernet Network Beyond Copper's Limits

Discover how to extend Ethernet connections beyond the standard range of copper cabling by leveraging the power of fiber optics....
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Fiber Optics: The Secret Ingredient to a Blazingly Fast Connected World!
Computer Networking Fiber Optic
Sep 26, 2023

Fiber Optics: The Secret Ingredient to a Blazingly Fast Connected World!

In the transformative scenery of network infrastructure, Ben Hamlitsch from trueCABLE presents a compelling case for the growing dominance of...
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How To Use A Fiber Optic Media Converter In Your Network
Fiber Media Converter Fiber Optic
Sep 15, 2023

How To Use A Fiber Optic Media Converter In Your Network

A beginner's guide on how to use fiber optic media converters including best practices for installation, connection methods, essential considerations,...
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Basic Principles of Fiber Optics Series: Attenuation
Attenuation Bend Insensitive
Jun 13, 2023

Basic Principles of Fiber Optics Series: Attenuation

Gain an in-depth understanding of attenuation in fiber optic systems. Explore intrinsic and extrinsic losses, discover how scattering, absorption, and...
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How Many Fiber Connections Are Too Many: Calculating Fiber Link Loss Budgets
Attenuation Fiber Link Loss Budget
May 31, 2023

How Many Fiber Connections Are Too Many: Calculating Fiber Link Loss Budgets

This article examines how to calculate a fiber optic cable's link loss budget by identifying loss sources. Testing methods using...
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Basic Principles of Fiber Optics Series: Optical Return Loss/Reflection
Fiber Optic Fiber Optic Cabling
May 10, 2023

Basic Principles of Fiber Optics Series: Optical Return Loss/Reflection

Curious what causes those pesky fiber reflections dragging down your signals? Dive into this primer on optical return loss to...
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