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1 hour ago
Will full-fiber ever be fully available?
For billions of people across the world struggling to get affordable and reliable high-speed internet access, full-fiber broadband is the stuff dreams are made of.
6 days ago
Common applications for temperature sensors
Whether it’s compensating for temperature-dependent electrical changes, or ensuring equipment doesn’t overheat, there’s almost always a need to know whether your system is blowing hot or cold.
1 week ago
Will there be a new revolution with hollow-core fiber optics?
We take it almost for granted that every time we pick up a mobile phone, switch on a computer, or even a smart TV, that we will be instantly connected to the internet in the blink of an eye.
1 day ago
Do I need a rugged connector for my optical fiber?
Whether it’s at the top of a communications mast, on a building site or at the bottom of the sea, optical fiber can now be found just about anywhere. These delicate strands of glass fiber are the ideal way to transmit information over vast distances
2 weeks ago
USB-C and its data speeds
Since it was first introduced in 1996, the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard has become the interface of choice for an enormous range of computing and communications applications, both for data transfer and for charging.
3 weeks ago
How does cold weather affect fiber optic connectors and cables?
At the speed of light, it carries huge quantities of data at the speed of light – optical fiber is everywhere. Overtaking copper wire as the medium of choice, fiber carries data as pulses of light. It does, however, come with its own challenges.
3 weeks ago
Seven uses for photoelectric sensors
The photoelectric sensors market is expected to boom to more than $2 billion by 2025. They have uses in plenty of different applications and industries. They also have some significant advantages over other sensors.
3 weeks ago
How can we bring rural broadband up to speed with the rest of us?
For most of us living in the city, superfast broadband deals are thrown around like it's nothing, but for those that live in rural areas, it's not quite the same.
1 month ago
What’s the difference between a normal USB and a USB Type C connector?
All of a sudden, USB Type C connectors or USB-C as they’re now being called, are being championed as a one-size-fits-all solution for charging and transferring data between devices. The question is though, is USB-C really any better?
1 month ago
What’s the difference between passive optical networks (PON) and active optical networks (AON)?
There’s a lot of talk about fiber optics and fiber optics networks and broadband, but the way they can be constructed is where the real conversation starts.
1 month ago
Choosing the right connectors for simplex and duplex optical fibers
As well as the fiber cable, it is just as important to pick the most suitable connectors for the job, weighing up all the options can start to become really confusing.
3 months ago
Bulgin's Guide to Terminating and Crimping for Fiber Optics: Methods and Tips
For any fiber optic network, it’s important that the fibers are connected properly. A reliable connection will maintain efficient network operation by minimising light loss.