Thanks to technology, digital information can travel at the speed of light. This may sound like a major achievement, however, there's one major issue to this technological innovation: Digital information travels through a fragile medium. Fiber optics consist of strands of pure glass that are used...
How Fiber Optic Cables Are Manufactured
Did you know that a fiber optic cable is made of one of the most abundant materials in the universe? Silicon is in everything from glass to computer chips. When it comes to fiber optic cables, it helps to create the fastest means of data transmission known to man. But there's more to it than just...
A Deep Dive Into How Fiber Optic Cables Work
Did you know that with fiber optic cables, you can download a full movie in less than 40 seconds? Optical fiber technology is the future of data transmission. It allows us to communicate with the other side of the world almost instantly. But you may be wondering how this impressive technology even...
Say Goodbye To Copper
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 cabling choice. From 40 Gbps to...
Top Tips on How to Choose the Right Fiber Optic Cable
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 swelling up. If you have a poor...