Connector and splice loss is caused by a number of factors. Loss is minimized when the two fiber cores are identical and perfectly aligned, the connectors or splices are properly finished, and no dirt ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable, connectivity, accessories and equipment, today announced the launch of the Apex® X-1. As the most ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AFL, an international manufacturer of fiber optic cable, equipment and accessories, is launching the Apex™ family of fiber optic splice closures—the culmination of ...

This episode is available to stream on-demand Against a backdrop of rapid growth in data traffic, fiber networks are growing more complex and managing splicing, density, and installation efficiency is ...

There are numerous types of plugs and sockets to connect optical fibers, using threaded, bayonet, push-pull and snap-lock connections. The first fiber-optic connector to be standardized was SMA, which ...