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The constant rise in data traffic, demands for high levels of performance, along with the increasing adoption of smart devices, are continuing to put a strain on data center capabilities, with many organizations considering fiber optic networks. In this article, we look at five key benefits of investing in MPO/MTP cable solutions – just in case you haven’t already. But, before we do, here is a quick overview of MPO and MTP and some common uses. What is the difference between MPO and MTP cables? MPO or MTP terminated cables provide an easy-to-install cabling system, dispensing with the need to ..read more

Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM), as we discussed in our earlier blog, enables enterprises and carrier networks to maximize the capacity of the fiber infrastructure, by transferring a number of optical signals onto a single optical fiber by using different laser wavelengths. As well as multiplying capacity, it can also enable bi-directional communication over one strand, making it a cost-effective way of expanding the network simply, without adding another fiber. 01. Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) Transceivers – how they work Optical transceivers convert the electrical data sign ..read more

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In a similar way to Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables, Active Optical Cables (AOC) offer a low-power solution for high-speed, fixed distance fiber optic links in-rack. Let’s take a look at AOC cables in a bit more depth, understand the differences between AOC and DAC and where you might want to consider using this low cost, quick to install cabling solution. What is AOC? An Active Optical Cable is an all-in-one solution consisting of multimode optical fiber cable of a fixed length with transceivers attached permanently to both ends Typically AOC cables range in length from 1 metre to 1 ..read more

High-performance Direct Attach Cables (DAC) offer a very cost-effective, efficient and simple way of connecting between network equipment in a storage area network, datacenter or in high-performance computing environments. What is DAC? DAC cables are made of end-to-end twinax copper and are pre-fitted at the factory with a transceiver module on each end that provides a direct electrical connection into active equipment. Whilst copper might be seen as out of date in the move to more and more fiber, DAC can still offer a real advantage in different scenarios, with low up-front costs and quick in ..read more

Fiber optic lasers are the core component of fiber optical transceivers which convert electrical data into optical signals for transmission over the fiber network. They account for a large part of the cost of an optical transceiver and the laser used is directly linked to the transmission distance. Different designs of fiber optic laser are also available, which also have an influence on the cost of production as well as the types of application they can be used in. The most commonly used are, FP (Fabry Perot Laser), VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser), DFB (Distributed Feedback Las ..read more

Last year was Pro Optix’s 10th anniversary and when we looked back over the last decade it reminded us of how far we have come in the development of fiber optics and how rapidly technology is changing, with increasing speeds and new form factors being introduced every year now. This is a far cry from the first GBIC and form factor launched 25 years or so ago, and it is ironic that we still sometimes refer to “Gbics” given the rapid progress and speeds we have today. Back in 2010 our business was founded on 100Mbit and 1G orders and 10G was expensive and limited, but in 2020 800G was launched o ..read more

MUX and DEMUX at the heart of WDM The key component in Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM), as the name suggests, is the multiplexer itself (often referred to as the “Mux”). The multiplexer combines data signals it receives from the transceiver into one beam of light containing multiple optical wavelengths to be transmitted simultaneously over a single fiber. At the other end of the fiber connection, sitting at the remote site, is the demultiplexer (Demux) which takes the multiple wavelengths that it receives and separates them back into the individual data channels. It also means that one ..read more