Learn about the six essential skills for troubleshooting fiber optic network problems, such as testing equipment, splicing techniques, safety standards, and more.

Fiber-optic lines provide faster internet speeds with symmetrical upload and download rates, starting at 1 Gbps. Cable lines, on the other hand, deliver asymmetrical speeds, which can cause delays.

Fairdale Fire said Lumos, a fiber optic company installing cable, was working in a neighborhood near Pirouette Avenue at Sissone Drive when crews hit a six-inch main gas line.

Affordable laser could be mass-produced for use in self-driving cars and fiber optics Laser technology is used in many areas, where precise measurements are required and in communication.

Build the skills for entry-level employment as a technician in a Fiber Optic or Telecommunications company. This course covers the fundamental principles of fiber optics - technology, cable ...

When fibers are clamped together between two fiber-holding substrates and butt-joined, variations in the fabrication accuracy of both fibers and substrates usually result in the fibers experiencing ...

Fusion splice of a 5 core MCF is demonstrated using a field usable compact, lightweight, battery driven fusion splicer. Average splice loss of 0.12 dB/splice is obtained by automated alignment ...