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Demystifying the Remote Optical Line Terminal

By Steve Harris and Adam Soccorsy – The integration of rOLTs in the construction of fiber networks is a watershed moment in the evolution of OLTs in the access network of broadband operators, whether deployed in conjunction with DAA/DCA or through digital fiber links. rOLTs will contribute to a more cost-effective and agile infrastructure type that allows operators to expand fiber coverage in diverse geographies and using more of them will help to close the digital divide.

A Guide to Optical Splits to Improve your Fiber Game!

By Steve Harris – Recognizing these items allows a technician to swiftly optimize and troubleshoot a fiber network. Be prepared to work with dB, dBm and mW to measure and maintain correct optical power levels in the network.

Optical and FTTH Measurement FUNdamentals!

By Steve Harris – This article hit on the highlights of the FO tools and measurements. It is our recommendation you keep building your FO knowledge with our online broadband fiber installer (BFI) training and professional certification programs. Having the SCTE fiber optic certification will make you stand out in the crowd.

Delivering More Fiber Capacity — Advanced Optical Modules

By Joe Sayakumane – Amphenol Broadband Solutions expands fiber capacity with DWDM solutions that combine simplicity, security, and reliability. Its AOM (Advanced Optical Module) has been designed to handle high channel counts in a form factor that is appropriate in both inside and outside plant settings.

Inside Single-Mode Fiber G.657

By Steve Harris – For long-reach applications in the transport and access applications, cat A provides two sub-categories: A1 and A2. The G.657.A1 allows a 10 mm minimum design radius, while the G.657.A2 allows a 7.5 mm minimum design radius. These are both improvements over 15 mm to 30 mm in G.652.

Deciphering the OM Fiber Designation

Steve Harris – OM5 leverages four short wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) channels of 25 Gbps each to achieve higher 100 Gbps, 200 Gbps and 400 Gbps transmissions over MMF.

How Do We Use Optical Power Budgets?

By Steven Harris – Now that we understand the dBm and mW values, let’s return to the budget. A budget equation will take into account the various forms of loss that will be experienced in a fiber optic network.

Evolve or Die: Can DOCSIS 4.0 Compete with Fiber?

By Brady S. Volpe — The question we face is will DOCSIS 4.0 and future versions of DOCSIS enable us to keep up with the telecom industry’s focus on fiber deep deployment?

High-Fiber Diets for Business Customers

By Robert Kuse and David Ririe — Fiber is an important part of every service provider network. It is used pervasively in the service provider backbone network. It is also an important and rapidly growing part of the service provider access network.

Inventing the (Fiber Optic) Future

The Inside Story About the Dawning of the Fiber Optic Era, from Pioneering Inventor Peter Schultz – Before 1972, the southern New York company Corning was known mainly for making TV picture tubes and for the iconic cookware bearing its name. But behind the scenes, the work of a small group of scientists was about to dramatically change the company’s legacy while