Data Center

Knowledge you should know about 100G Ethernet Transmission

What standard addresses 100G, and when will this standard be complete? The IEEE 802.3ba technical requirements were ratified in the recent April 2010 sponsor ballot. The document has been forwarded for approval to RevCom and is expected to be released in June 2010. When is customer implementation of 100G expected? Early end-user adoption is expected […]

Data Center

Why MPO/MTP Connector End Face Geometry is Important?

End face geometry is an essential characteristic of repeatable and reliable optical fiber connections. Overall performance of fiber optic connectivity depends on the mechanical characteristics that control alignment and physical contact of the fiber cores. End face geometry parameters for MPO/MTP connectivity include: Angle of the polish – Horizontal or X axis (RX and GX) […]

100G & 400G Data Center

40 Gigabit Duplex Fiber Solutions

There’s been a lot of talk lately surrounding bidirectional 40 Gb/s duplex applications, or BiDi for short. Currently offered as a solution by Cisco®, BiDi runs over duplex OM3 or OM4 multimode fiber using QSFP modules and wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) technology. It features two 20 Gb/s channels, each transmitting and receiving simultaneously over two […]

100G & 400G Data Center

8-fiber-to-12-fiber conversion cords highlight 40- and 100-G cabling solution

A new 40/100G Fiber Cabling Solutions “that provide a simple economical and fast path from 10 Gigabit to 40G or 100 Gigabit applications, The new products are advanced Fiber Optic Cabling Solutions and “include a variety of equipment cords that allow customers to maintain and fully utilize their existing Plug and Play enclosures and trunks […]