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RSS fiberFiber Pigtailed Lasers for Intra-Satellite Communication
White Paper This work summarizes performance and space qualification aspects of fiber pigtailed communication lasers intended for intra-satellite communication links as a part of MIRAS (Microwave Imaging Radiometer using Aperture... [22 Oct 2008]
Fiber Optics
White Paper Fiber optic technology has become increasingly more popular in recent years, and is used primarily for real time data communications. Before fiber optics came along, the primary means of communicating... [27 Apr 2004]
Calculating Fiber Loss and Distances
White Paper Fiber optic networking can be a daunting undertaking, but it really is not as difficult as it seems. Understanding factors such as fiber modes, fiber launch power, receive sensitivity,... [28 Aug 2009]
The mystery of dark fiber, and what it can do for you
White Paper Learn what "Dark Fiber" is and why there is so much of it. Also learn the smart, stupid, and really smart reasons for building out dark fiber, and how your company might be able to benefit from it.... [16 May 2006]
Learn the basics of fiber-optic technologies and how to determine which is right for your organization
White Paper This sample chapter, taken from Optical Network Design and Implementation, discusses the ins and outs of fiber-optic technologies. Learn about fiber optics, which have become the industry standard for... [16 May 2006]
Free On-Demand Webcast: How to Perform Advanced Fiber Troubleshooting Using an OTDR
White Paper An Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is an important instrument used by organizations to certify the performance of new fiber links and detect problems with existing fiber links. New technology... [30 Jun 2008]
Free On-Demand Webcast: Choosing an OTDR for your Enterprise Fiber Optic Testing
White Paper Whether you're a Network Engineer responsible for preparing your network for new applications, or a Cabling Contractor certifying new fiber links, an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) can be a powerful tool for you. [30 Jun 2008]
Limitations of Transmission Distances Over Multimode Fiber
White Paper Multimode fiber simply refers to the fact that numerous modes or light rays are carried simultaneously through the waveguide. One key characteristic of a multimode fiber is its modal bandwidth. It... [12 Jun 2008]
EuroFiber Enters Emerging Market With a Managed Dark Fiber Solution From Lucent and Partner Imtech
White Paper In 2003, EuroFiber recognized a major opportunity to provide dark fiber services down-market to small and medium business. The company developed a ring in their network with fast, one gigabyte Internet service, along... [29 Nov 2006]
Performance Evaluation of Single-Mode and Multimode Fiber in LAN Environment
White Paper This paper studies and evaluates single-mode and multimode fiber transmission by varying the distance. Optical networks are high capacity networks that meet the rapidly growing demand for bandwidth in the terrestrial... [09 Oct 2009]
Local Powering Solutions for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Technology
White Paper A review of the purpose for a battery back-up solution in the Fiber To The Home (FTTH) application will be followed by listing three powering options available to locally power the Optical Network Termination device... [06 Jul 2007]
Coherent Optical Frequency Transfer Via 110-Km Urban Fiber Network
White Paper Optical frequency at 1542 nm was coherently transferred over a 110-km optical fiber using an urban fiber network (JGN2) between Tsukuba and Kashiwa cities. The phase fluctuation induced by the... [11 Sep 2008]
Tornillo Independent School District Solves Reliability Issues, and Makes Way for VoIP and Web Surveillance With D-Link 10GB Switches and Fiber Uplinks
White Paper The district bought 30 xStack DXS-3350SR switches and 9 DEM-420X XFP 10Gigabit uplink modules to connect the switches via fiber between their campuses and administrative buildings. When Armando Gonzales interviewed for... [03 Apr 2009]
10 Gb/s LAN Networking: Optical Fiber LAN Design Considerations
White Paper The purpose of this paper is to guide premise wiring telecommunications specialists through the decision making process regarding future optical fiber cabling implementations for LAN environments. One will go through the... [06 Dec 2007]
Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections
White Paper Clean fiber optic components are a requirement for quality connections between fiber optic equipment. One of the most basic and important procedures for the maintenance of fiber optic... [06 Oct 2006]
