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The Migration Path to 400G over Multi-Mode Fiber

In one of my previous articles, I discussed 4x 100G Networking in Data Centers and how w…
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Fiber Optics of the Near Future: 400ZR and 400ZR+

The world of fiber optic communication is endlessly evolving, with new technologies being…
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The China Tech Recovery

Navigating Regulatory Crackdowns and Embracing Emerging Technologies China's tech industr…
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A New Internet Speed Record

The idea of “fast” has been around forever. A fast horse is quite different from a fast ca…
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A Turning Point of Innovation at OFC 2023

There was a palpable energy at the 2023 OFC (Optical Fiber Communications) conference in M…
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The 400G High-Speed Optics Outlook

In March, at the OFC 2023 (Optical Fiber Communications conference and exhibition), it was…
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A Guide to Filters and Splitters

Choosing the right optical filter is like choosing the best sunglasses for your eyes. Too…
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Transoceanic Fiber Optics: The Cable That Runs the Tech World

A few years ago, an underwater cable broke, plunging a nation into Internet darkness. While some…
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5G Fronthaul Transmissions with 25G Optics

We recently posted about 25G optics in applications of the 5G radio access network (RAN)…
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How to Address the Price Increase Dilemma

Higher prices are hitting us all, and many consumers have become “Deal Detectives” snoopin…
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Use the 25G BiDi to Conserve Fiber in 5G RAN Fronthaul

In my article How To Build Your 5G RAN Fronthaul, I discussed how to select the right o…
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What's Up, PoP?

Question: What’s up, PoP? Larry Legg says: A PoP (or Point of Presence)…
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