
T J Madigan asked:
The world is becoming one global community where it is possible contact with one another through the use computer and the Internet. Keeping in touch with a loved one who is in a far away place or in the other side of the planet, right at the comfort of your home [...]
February 18, 2009 | Posted in
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Colin Yao asked:
How do optical fibers work?
The history of fiber optic telecommunication deserves a book by itself since it took several generations to get the industry today. You can get some good readings here: http://wiki.fiberoptics4sale.com/FiberOpticsHistory
Optical fiber is a long thin cylindrical fiber made from glass or plastic, as tiny as one tenth of a [...]
February 17, 2009 | Posted in
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Colin Yao asked:
Why is proper fiber optic cable management so critical?
Service providers have deployed more and more fiber optic cables for their high bandwidth, low costs, greater reliability and flexibility. But just deploying is not enough; a successful fiber network also requires a solid infrastructure based on a professional fiber optic cable management system.
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February 15, 2009 | Posted in
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Colin Yao asked:
In the last decade, a wide variety of applications have been developed that covers a dozen of datacom networking technologies. The transmission speed ranges from 10Mbits up to 10Gbit/s and growing.
High distance-bandwidth product is the major selling point for fiber optic transceivers. Another major benefit of fiber optic systems is their high [...]
February 15, 2009 | Posted in
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gaofiberoptics asked:
Toronto, Canada – GAO Fiber Optics (http://www.GAOFiberOptics.com) has released the high performance mini-OTDR model GAO6413. This Optical Time Domain Reflectometer integrates various useful functions into a compact, light-weight device. The waterproof exterior makes it suitable for use in adverse environments. With a high contrast LCD display, the mini OTDR features user friendly touch [...]
February 15, 2009 | Posted in
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Dave Millington asked:
One of the most colorful and safest methods of lighting up a swimming are is with fiber optic pool lights that have no electricity running through them, offering no chance for shock in the water. It is well-documented that mixing water and electric is a deadly combination, one that does not exist [...]
February 13, 2009 | Posted in
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Billy Pool asked:
While there were watertight lights for pools long before fiber optics, they were bulky, and it was constantly difficult to change a burned-out bulb. Fiber optics has made it feasible to not only keep electricity from the water, but it has also made manipulating the bulb a much easier process.
The Possibility of [...]
February 12, 2009 | Posted in
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