GAOTek Fiber Fusion Splicer with Various Splicing Modes uses PAS technology for core to core alignment. This device offers three in one fixture for splicing single fiber, cable indoor and pig tail. Its 5 inch digital high-quality LCD screen provides innovative fiber imaging to produce a clear image and allows observation of X and […]
Why Are the OTDR Launch Boxes Important?
An Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is an invaluable and indispensable fiber optic testing instrument for fiber optic technicians. It is used to test the integrity of fiber optic cables. Specifically, OTDRs can detect length, loss and optical return loss of fiber optic cables or networks. However, an OTDR has a “Dead Zone” which can mess […]
Why Cable Fault Locators Are Important for the Telecommunication Industry?
Rapid urbanization, fast growth of the IT industry, advances in the network technology, and the subsequent increase in demand for high-bandwidth, have all led to a tremendous increase in demand for cable placement and installation, both above ground and underground. A good cable system forms the backbone of all telecommunications systems worldwide. However, faults/breaks […]
Why Thickness Gauges Are Gaining Importance In Industrial Applications
Thickness gauges are used for measuring the thickness of a material. Thickness measurement is required in many industries such as oil, gas, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, food processing, production and manufacturing, as part of quality control. Thickness gauges are generally utilized in various applications related to wood, composite, metals, fiberglass, ceramics, glass, concrete, plastics, foam […]
Everything You Need to Know About SFP Transceivers
SFP is the short form of Small Form-factor Pluggable. It is a transceiver which we use widely in the field of networking and data communication. It is a hot pluggable and compact device and behaves as an interface between a networking device and its interconnecting cable. The cable could be a copper cable or it […]
The Growing Need for Combustible Gas Detectors
Gas detectors are being used for a wide range of applications not only in industrial plants, refineries, fumigation facilities, paper pulp mills but also at set ups like pharmaceutical, manufacturing, aircraft and shipbuilding facilities, hazmat operations, waste-water treatment facilities, vehicles, indoor air quality testing and homes. Types of Gas Detectors Gas detectors are categorized by […]
Key Trends Driving the Gas Detectors Market
Today, gas detectors are being used for a wide range of applications not only in industrial plants, refineries, fumigation facilities, paper pulp mills but also at set ups like pharmaceutical, manufacturing, aircraft and shipbuilding facilities, hazmat operations, waste-water treatment facilities, vehicles, indoor air quality testing and homes. According to global industry analysis report*, the global […]
How Dead Zones Affect OTDR Performance
Optical Time Domain Reflecto-meter (OTDR) is one of the most versatile and widely used fiber optic test equipment. It is one of the important fiber optic testers which is commonly used by technicians or installers to certify the performance of new fiber optic links and detect the issues of existing fiber links. Telecom, video, and […]
Why is there a Surge in the Optical Transceiver Market?
Optical transceivers are considered to be the backbone of network systems. A sizeable number of electronic systems, servers, and communication devices are dependent on these high speed serial receivers. In last 5 years, the sale of optical components has grown steadily and is expected to grow exponentially in the years to come. According to Technavio’s […]
Power Meters: A Necessary Tool
Basic testing and measurement procedures to keep today’s optical fiber network up and running; requires advance, reliable and efficient tools. Optical power meters are few such testing and measurement tools which are most crucial to perform basic task in the optic calibration, in measurements such as laser power, optical amplifier output power and receiver sensitivity. […]
