National Electrical Code 2008 covers the grounding or interruption of non-current-carrying metallic members of optical fiber cables. The grounding rules are defined for outside or inside of a building. The main rule is defined...
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Archive for January, 2010
Fiber Optic Connector Coupling Loss versus Light Wavelength
Single mode optical connectors work with both 1310nm and 1550nm, but the coupling loss is very different between these two wavelengths. The loss in decibels at a connector is about 7% greater...
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Can Anaerobic Adhesive Be Used with All Epoxy and Polish Fiber Connectors?
Up until now, the most common curing agent used in fiber optic connector termination is a heat-cured epoxy. The epoxy is injected into the connector, fiber is pushed...Read more »