Author Archives: jkyfiberoptics

IEEE,Index of Refraction,InGaAsP,Insertion Loss,Interferometer,Intrinsic Loss

IEEE:  Abbreviation for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.  A professional association that contributes to [...]

Hybrid Fiber Coax,HFC Network,IEEE,InGaAsP,Insertion Loss

Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC):  A cable construction that includes both optical fiber and copper components [...]

ESCON,Ethernet,Excess Loss,Extrinsic Loss,FC,FDDI,FTTC,FTTH

ESCON,Ethernet,Excess Loss,Extrinsic Loss,FC,FDDI,FTTC,FTTH,FOTP,Fresnel Reflection,Fusion Splicer   ESCON:  Abbreviation for Enterprise Systems Connection, an optical connector [...]

Cable Assembly,Cable Plant,Chromatic Dispersion,Cladding,Duplex Cable

Cable Assembly (fiber optic):  A cable that is terminated on both ends with connectors.   [...]

FTTC,FTTH,FOTP,etc.

FTTC (Fiber to the Curb):  Term for fiber optic service to a node connected by [...]

APC

APC:  Abbreviation for Angled Physical Contact.  A type of connector with an angled endface designed [...]

France Telecom seeks to conquer emerging markets

France Telecom seeks to conquer emerging markets   PARIS (AFP) – France Telecom, the owner [...]

Broadband penetration pushes growth

Broadband penetration pushes growth   Several leading Consultancy firms have produced studies that show a [...]