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The 800G Ethernet is a brand-new concept as compared to 200 and 400G Ethernet. However, the pace at which the internet traffic is growing is indicating the future need for high bandwidth networking especially in hyper-scale data centers and cloud computation. According to some experts next three to five years will decide whether we can stick with our existing network infrastructure or we have to proceed further. Currently, we have several workgroups working on the development of 800G Ethernet hardware and protocol specifications. Let us talk about a few.      

The RX and TX optical power are two, very important parameters of optical transceivers. The optical power at both the transmitter and the receiver end of a transceiver should be within the vendor-defined, correct operating range. Discrepancies in TX/RX optical power indicate that there is some issue with either the cabling or the transceiver itself.

“Fiber-optic termination” is a term that represents the physical connection of an optical fiber cable to a device or a connection between two optical fiber cables. Termination is one of the most important aspects of link building within an optical fiber network. Without termination, we cannot connect two devices or two cables quickly and efficiently. Generally speaking, optical fiber cables are terminated via splicing technique or through connectors.

Have you ever purchased fiber connectors? The terms “UPC Polish”, “APC Polish” and “PC Polish” are frequently heard by those who shop for optical fiber connectors. Here, it is important to understand that these terms are related to no-epoxy no-polish (NENP) type connectors only. The other type of connectors is called epoxy-and-polish connectors (EP) connectors. Today, we are going to discuss these terms and the difference between different polish types. Hopefully, our readers will not find these terms confusing anymore. Please note that this article is related to different connector polishing styles only and not about the different type of optical fiber connecters (like LC, SC, etc.)

Single-mode optical fiber cable (SMF) is classified into two categories; OS1 and OS2. These two kinds of optical fiber cables come with different characteristics. OS1 single-mode fiber cables are not compatible with OS1 type SMF cables. A link comprising of OS1 and OS2 type of single-mode fiber may not perform as desired because of poor signal performance. During cable deployment, the incompatibility between OS1 type and OS2 type of single-mode fiber cables should be kept in mind. In this article, we are going to discuss the major differences between the two SMF cable types.

Testing, measurements, and monitoring of fiber installations are critical to ensure overall network health and performance. Unreliable transmission or complete communication loss can emerge as a manifestation of significant fiber losses. The question is; “can we calculate the value of loses across a fiber link?” luckily speaking the answer to this question is “Yes! We can”. Ahead in this post, we are going to provide you ample quality information, and using that information you will be able to calculate the losses across a selected optical fiber link easily.

Optical transceivers are considered critical for any optical fiber communication network. Any network`s deployment, operating and maintenance cost remains under the influence of transceivers cost. Unfortunately, OEM optical transceivers are very expensive and that’s why network operators prefer using third-party optical transceivers. However, there are numerous 3rd party transceiver suppliers operating in the market and the quality of networking hardware varies from vendor to vendor. Similar is the case with parts availability, technical support, and price. In this post, we will discuss choosing a reliable 3rd party transceiver vendor!

With the spread of the internet, the initiation of IT solutions and data center upgrades, a surge in the demand for optical modules observed in recent years. Third-party modules have emerged as an option when it comes to the optical modules market. In this post, we are going to discuss the reasons behind the popularity of third-party modules as a potent option for upcoming 5G and 400G applications.