The world of fiber optic communication is endlessly evolving, with new technologies being developed and refined constantly. One of the most exciting developments in recent years is the emerg

Becoming a trusted network solutions partner is a multidimensional process and focusing on all the latest high-performance optical network technology we offer is only part of the equation. Proper proc

Using DACs and AOCs in Your Network Engineering LabFor decades, copper Direct Attach Cables (DACs) and Active Optical Cables (AOCs) have been widely deployed in data centers, wiring closets, and serve

Question: How Do I Design My Fiber Network Based on Distance and Bandwidth Requirements? Larry Legg says: When we talk fiber in the optical networking realm, we don’t mean health

When you are experiencing fiber constraints, the fairly intuitive approach would be to add additional fiber. However, even when this is feasible, it is not always ideal.Today, we will be taking a look

As optical transceivers increase capacity and reach, new and more efficient modulation schemes are needed. Here we will explore the difference between NRZ and PAM4 modulation, and in a futur

In this week’s article, we conclude our look at how the key features of optical transceivers have evolved since we first addressed the subject in 2012.A Lasting Taxonomy (Part 2)Last week, we observed

Approved Networks Unveils Revolutionary QSFP28 100G O-band Transceiver and Single/Dual Fiber 16 Channel DWDM Passive Mux/Demux for Cost-Effective, High-Speed Data Transmission Up to 25km, Reduci

Champion ONE’s full line of WDM passive filters come in a wide variety of configurations and form factors to meet all your network needs. Our outside plant cassettes can be mounted into industry-stand

400G isn’t just for hyperscale data centers anymore. With new Intel and AMD products on the market, it is common for each server to push beyond 10G. In turn, Top of Rack (ToR) or End of Row (EoR) swit

There was a palpable energy at the 2023 OFC (Optical Fiber Communications) conference in March. Vendors and attendees alike were glad to see sessions and exhibits buzzing. After a global set

A sense of normalcy surrounded the Optical Fiber Communications Conference held at the San Diego Convention Center in early March 2022. OFC, the conference for optical communications a