Cat7 vs Cat8 vs Fiber Optic Cables: The Definitive Guide (2024)
Written by Don Schultz, Senior Technical Consultant for trueCABLE, Fluke Networks Copper/Fiber CCTT, BICSI INSTC, INSTF Certified Internet speeds have become faster. File sizes are huge compared to what they were just five years ago. A typical game download can take up over 90GB of space! 4K and 8K video streaming (especially uncompressed video) is […]
Basic components of a fiber optic cable
By Ben Hamlich, Director of Technical and Product Innovation, trueCABLE RCDD, FOI What are fiber optic cables made of? Fiber optic cable It consists of five basic components: core, cladding, coating, reinforcing fibers, and cable jacket. When looking for fiber optic cable, we need to pay attention not only to the connectors, such as SC […]
Best Practices for Improving Physical Fiber Network Simulations
Why is microfiber simulation important? With data consumption and cloud services on the rise, the demand for faster speeds and greater bandwidth has never been higher. Fiber optic technology, essential for high-speed networks, is rapidly evolving to meet these needs. For network equipment manufacturers and service providers, ensuring maximum performance and reliability through accurate simulation […]
Preparing Your Fiber Optic Cable for Connectors or Splices
By Ben Hamlich, Director of Technical and Product Innovation, trueCABLE RCDD, FOI In the heart of any strong Fiber optics Networking involves a very important process: preparing a fiber optic cable for termination of a connector or splice. Two types of splices are used in fiber optic cables, one is mechanical and the other is […]
The Science Behind Fiber Optic Cables
August 22 The Science Behind Fiber Optic Cables Posted at 11:48 in fiber optic cables By Admin In today’s digital age, the demand for high-speed, reliable communications networks is higher than ever. At the heart of these networks is a technology that has revolutionized data transmission: fiber optic cables. Using light to transmit data, this […]
The role of fiber optics in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
As the world prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the role of technology in delivering a seamless, immersive experience for millions of spectators and participants has become more important than ever. Among the many technologies being deployed, fiber optics stands out as the backbone of connectivity, ensuring everything from real-time broadcasting to […]
Simulating Fiber Optic Networks for Success in Quantum Computing
Besides artificial intelligence (AI), which is a very popular topic of discussion right now, Quantitative statistics Quantum computing is a rapidly growing field of technology that represents a revolutionary leap in computing technology. Unlike conventional computing, which uses bits to represent data as 0 or 1, quantum computing systems leverage the principles of quantum mechanics […]
Fiber Optic Cable FAQ Blog
Fiber optic cables have revolutionized the world of communications and data transmission, providing unparalleled speed, reliability, and efficiency. As technology advances and the demand for high-speed internet and data transmission increases, understanding fiber optic cables has become increasingly important. This blog aims to answer frequently asked questions. Questions About fiber optic cables, providing a comprehensive […]
Optical fiber in the home
Written by Ben Hamlich, Director of Technical and Product Innovation at trueCABLE RCDD, FOI First, we need to understand: What is Fiber to the Home (FTTH)? “Fibre to the home” describes the use of Fiber optic cable To deliver broadband Internet from a central location directly to private residences. In an FTTH network, fiber cable […]
PC vs UPC vs APC Fiber Connectors – What’s the difference?
Written by Ben Hamlich, Director of Technical and Product Innovation at trueCABLE RCDD, FOI Have you wondered what the difference is between Optical fiber connector Polishes and when using one will it be better than the other? Keep reading this article and I am sure we will answer your question. Often times, the focus on […]