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FO Connector Contamination – A Constant Threat

Fiber optic communication most commonly works in duplex or multifiber transmission by transmitting light to a receiver in one direction on a fiber and receiving transmitted light back to a second receiver on the second fiber. Most engineers can understand that and...

Why Inspect and Clean Fiber Optic Connectors?

Inspecting and cleaning of fiber optic connectors during installation and when making any patching, is essential. Any contamination on a patch cord connector will be transferred through the coupler to the connector it is mated to. Even when testing fibers with a test...

Cleaning MPOs

MPO connectors should always be inspected with a scope before they are used, be that on a patch cord or a bulkhead. If they need to be cleaned, one-click cleaners are keyed to ensure the tip only fits one way onto the connectors  and is able to clean both male and...
Dirty Connections Can Result In Dirty Data

Dirty Connections Can Result In Dirty Data

Cleaning and Inspection of Optical Fiber Connectors Cleanliness of fiber optic connections is critical to the performance of optical communication networks. Contamination – dirty fiber – on a connector end face, even if only at the microscopic level, can create severe...

Smart Networks for Smart Buildings

Smart Networks for Smart Buildings

Preparing for a fully connected environment: As people begin to understand the impact of modern technology on business now and into the future, they need to realize the potential of networks for the multitude of building systems, devices and applications. Through a...

The Leading Light of Infrastructure

The Leading Light of Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Evolution Change in the way we work has never moved at a steady pace. As with life itself, evolution in business can happen very fast, if the conditions are right. Often, this is at the moment when key technologies mature; such as with personal...

70/20/10 learning and development works for you

70/20/10 learning and development works for you

The 70/20/10 learning and development model The 70/20/10 learning and development model, developed in the early 90s by Robert Eichinger, Michael Lombardo and Morgan McCall, asserts that 70 percent of learning and development takes place from real-life and on-the-job...

Global Trends and Infrastructure choices

Global Trends and Infrastructure choices

In these turbulent times and economic climate, the realities and priorities of today’s business world have changed dramatically.  Among the most astute business leaders in enterprises, the emphasis has shifted to ensuring the health of employees and network...

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