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1 month ago | 
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CableWhat is the Difference Between Cat 5e vs Cat 6? While there are many similarities between Cat 5e vs Cat 6, there are some key differences worth noting. ID 57944275 © Sanchai Rattakunchorn | Dreamstime.comIn order to understand the differences between Cat 5e vs Cat 6 it’s good to know what they have in common and the features of each cable on their own.
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1 month ago | 
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HomeIs AI having an impact in your work? Particpate in this poll and see if AI is affecting work in the industries we cover. Serena Aburahma | Associate EditorSerena Aburahma is a recent graduate from California State University, Northridge receiving a B.A. in Honor's English Literature. Serena has several years of writing and SEO experience, which include creating a variety of content ranging from cars and insurance to video games and pop culture.
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2 months ago | 
cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma
Field testing installed fiber-optic circuits is necessary to ensure the links can support their intended applications. The Telecommunications Industry Association’s (TIA) ANSI/TIA-568.3 standard defines Tier 1 and Tier 2 field tests. A Tier 1 test measures loss, length, and polarity. A Tier 2 test performs measurements meant to identify anomalies such as excessive loss or a fiber break. Tier 1 testing is far more common than Tier 2 testing according to this article from Fluke Networks.
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Dec 25, 2024 | 
cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma
CableMultimode Fiber Grades: A Look at OM1 through OM5These are the descriptions and usages of multimode fiber grades OM1 through OM5. ID 213237008 © Sergei Pivovarov | Dreamstime.comMultimode fiber (MMF) is commonly used in local area networks (LANs) due to its ability to transmit multiple light signals simultaneously. The different grades of multimode fiber are OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, and OM5, with each grade having specific characteristics that make it suitable for various applications.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma
ConnectivityAll About the SCTE Tech Expo 2024The SCTE Tech Expo 2024 is an event that gives professionals the opportunity to network, attend keynote sessions, test new products, and more. The SCTE Tech Expo 2024, organized by the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) is a yearly event focused on the latest advancements, technology, and innovations in cable telecommunications technology.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
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Data CenterMeta Partners With Sage Geosystems for Data CentersMeta and Sage Geosystems have reached an agreement on the usage of geothermal power towards Meta’s data centers. ID 325348635 © Arm2528 | Dreamstime.comMeta signed an agreement with Sage Geosystems, a geothermal energy company, to provide 150 megawatts of carbon-free, new geothermal power to its data centers.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma
Power over Ethernet is growing and becoming more widely adopted across various verticals as people see its value. Anticipated PoE market growthPer Market Research Future, the Power over Ethernet market was valued at $1400.34 million in 2023, and the industry is expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.8% from 2024 to 2032. It is anticipated to grow from $1719.76 million in 2024 to a whopping $8899.28 million by 2032.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma
CableOn the Heels of Certifying 100,000 Fiber Optic Technicians the FOA Releases a New BookThe Fiber Optic Association has been having a successful year with the promise of certifying an astounding number of technicians and launching the second edition of one of the association’s most popular textbooks. The Fiber Optic AssociationFOA Reference Guide to Fiber Optics 2nd EditionThe Fiber Optic Association released a new edition of FOA Reference Guide to Fiber Optics on June 30th on Amazon.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
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CableUtah Department of Transportation Uses Fiber Sensing Technology to Help CiviliansFiber sensing technology proves to be extremely beneficial within the transportation sector. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) won the FOSA Project Award this year for utilizing Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), also known as, “fiber sensing” technology to better serve communities in Utah.
