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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

The Essentials Of Fibre Optic Cable Installation

By Karina Frost


Fiber optic stands out as one of the most fast growing transmission mediums in Vancouver BC, for both upgrades and new cabling installations. This includes backbone, desktop and horizontal applications. Comparing it with copper, and other transmission media, fiber offers a number of merits. This guide takes you through some important advantages of undertaking fibre optic cable installation.

To begin with, it is important to note that fiber optics is not a new innovation. The system dates back in 1980 in Chicago where the first link was installed. However, by the year 1980, commercial and long distance links were in use, with the fiber optic data links especially for RS-232 being available. From then, the system of communication has become rampant and dominant in the communication infrastructure.

It is out of doubt that by making a long distance call today, you are surely talking on fiber optics. This is particularly true since the system has replaced over 90 percent of all voice circuits for long distance communications. In fact, most large office buildings contain fiber in the building itself. Also, the installations into homes and offices are growing rapidly.

In addition, the LAN backbone has become predominantly fiber-based. For instance, the back-end of many mainframes together with storage area networks is almost totally fiber. The desktop is the only holdout, with currently being a battlefield between fiber contingents and the copper.

It is essential to plan ahead on your splicing requirements. Due to the fact that fiber optic connectors are rarely made in lengths exceeding several kilometers (because of pulling friction and weight considerations), long lengths of transmitters may require to be spliced. In case fibers need splicing, ascertain how to splice them, mechanical or fusion, and the kind of hardware, such as splice closures, come appropriate for the application.

The design is also effective. The cables are thin, lightweight and profoundly durable than the copper counterparts. In addition, fibre optic connectors contain pulling specifications up to 10 times greater than copper wires. The small size renders them easy to handle and even occupy less space in cabling ducts. Notwithstanding the fact that fiber is actually easier to test as compared to copper.

The installation is considerably affordable. This is facilitated by the steady rate at which the cost of fiber connector, hardware and components are decreasing. In fact, the installation expenses for fibre are only higher than copper due to the skill required for terminations. On aggregate, fibre is more expensive as compared to copper in the short run. However, this may actually be less costly in the long run. In addition, fibre costs less to maintain, entails much less downtime and demands less networking hardware.

Simply put the service and convenience that comes with this kind of installation is something worth the experience. The optics provides data security, immunity to electromagnetic interference and high bandwidth over long distances. In addition, the communication system eliminates spark hazards, offers ease of installation and entails non-conductive cables.




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