Passive devices are neglected in the rush to complete the design of an electronic system. Many engineers select passive devices as an afterthought; they just pick them from a list of standard components. Although this practice is adequate …

Optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs) are commonly used as troubleshooting devices to characterize the loss and length of optical fiber in manufacturing, warehousing, installation, and maintenance. They range in size from small handhe…

Optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs) are commonly used as troubleshooting devices to characterize the loss and length of optical fiber in manufacturing, warehousing, installation, and maintenance. They range in size from small handhe…

As we know, fiber optic connector is an important fiber optic component used to link two fiber optic lines together. Beside connector, there is also another item, which is fiber optic adapter with panels to connecting multi fiber optic lin…

GPON (Gigabit ethernet Passive Optical Network) - EPON is Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) PON, while GPON is Gigabits Ethernet (10 Gbps) PON. Ethernet PONs build on the ITU standard G.983 for ATM PONs and seek to bring to life the dream of a full…

TIA-standards also contain component specifications including maximum loss values for connections, splices, and optical fiber segments. Many installers find it a good practice to measure the loss of each connection and splice, and check ca…