by Andy Calloway | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog
There has been a lot written about the protracted conflict between copper and fiber for dominance in the access layer of data center (DC) cabling. Regardless of your position on that issue, you cannot dispute that the fast developments are having an impact on your...
by Andy Calloway | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog
Nearly 4.95 billion people use the internet today. It’s no secret that the world is becoming gradually more dependent on the internet for both work and entertainment. The increased demand means a lot of data traveling down the cables. As a result, file sizes are...
by Andy Calloway | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog
Did you know that a single fiber optic cable can carry 44 terabits of data per second? That’s a ton of information, and it’s moving at the speed of light. Fiber optic cables are the superhighway for our modern internet. There’s only one problem: the...
by Andy Calloway | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog
Did you know that information can travel at the speed of light? The speed of human information has made exponential leaps and bounds over the last 100 years. Starting from mail carriers on horses to morse code being sent via hardwire lines, to now Fiber Optic Cables...
by Andy Calloway | Jun 22, 2022 | Blog
1. Never directly pull on the fiber itself. Fiber optic cables have Kevlar aramid yarn or a fiberglass rod as their strength member. You should pull on the fiber cable strength members only. 2. Never exceed the maximum pulling load rating. On long runs, use proper...
by Andy Calloway | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog
In your fiber optic cable assembly process, good stripping procedures are unquestionably essential. What happens if the fiber is damaged during the manufacturing process? A small nick or scratch in the optical fiber acts as a time bomb. When the connector is subjected...
