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Here are some best practices for cleaning fiber optic connectors.With the increase in network data rates, it it is increasingly important to ensure that all fiber optic connectors are cleaned before mating. This means that both sides of a connector are inspected and cleaned before making the connection. This applies to test equipment and test…

Static is an invisible hazard to fiber optic networks.  Electrostatic charges draw and hold unwanted dust particles onto fiber network connector end-faces just like a magnet. Although this dust contamination is merely microns in size and only visible when magnified with an inspection scope, it still causes a serious performance problems for a network.  Dust…

Does anybody in this totally digital, selfie-taking, Facebook-posting world remember the Seven Deadly Sins? Originally based on the Book of Proverbs, the Seven Deadly Sins were codified in the Middle Ages as the bad behaviors that guaranteed sinners were going to spend eternity on the wrong side of the Pearly Gates. People actually worried about…

Fiber optics are in many military aviation applications. This includes fighter jets, spaceflight avionics and unmanned drones.  For example, there are over 300 fiber optic connections on an F-35 Lightning aircraft. The fiber optic connectors used for military aircraft applications must be durable. They are often exposed to demanding conditions. For instance, punishing temperatures, high…

For next generation optical networks to manage the enormous amount of data and high connectivity speeds demanded by the consumer, it is essential that a fiber network is properly installed and maintained. This means ensuring that all fiber and connections are perfectly clean. This avoids potential problems which could result in unreliable performance or a…

In recent years, the metal-working industry has seen an incredible range of changes. The introduction of composites and polymers, global competition to make parts smaller, lighter and more economically and ever-changing environmental regulations and requirements has made it an exciting but challenging time to be in the industry. It is imperative that companies today address…