FIBER OPTIC OVERVIEW
Optical fiber is a flexible filament of ultra-clear glass capable of carrying information in the form of light, pulsed at a certain frequency to convey information. Unlike copper connections, the light transmitted through the fiber is completely confined to the cable due to the total internal reflection within the material. This is an important property, as it eliminates signal crosstalk between fibers and avoids external interference.
There are two types of fiber optic cable used in residential applications: multimode and singlemode. Multimode fiber has a large internal core (usually either 50 or 62.5 microns) and is able to support more data than a singlemode fiber. It’s primary limitation is that it is more susceptible to higher attenuation levels, and so best used in applications which involve shorter distances - typically under 1,000 feet.
Singlemode fiber has a small glass core (typically around 9 micron) and is used for high speed data transmission over longer distances. Being less susceptible to attenuation than multimode fiber, it will support most network and A/V applications without multimode’s distance limitations.
FIBER OPTIC FUSION SPLICING
As fiber deployment continues to grow, the methods associated with its installation and termination have become increasingly important. In residential applications, most companies rely on a method of manual termination that utilizes pre-polished connectors. This type of termination is less than ideal and rarely used in enterprise environments due to the fact that termination issues can occur depending on the skill level of each technician and knowledge behind fiber optic cables and assemblies.
When it comes to ensuring that a fiber network will provide superior performance, fusion splicing offers a number of distinct advantages. It is the most widely accepted method of splicing in all enterprise applications due to the fact that it produces a transparent, non-reflective and continuous connection between the fibers that enables very low loss light transmission, making the connection more efficient and reliable. As fusion splicing remains the industry standard for professional fiber installation, it will be the best way to achieve necessary performance levels in applications requiring 10G, 25G and beyond.
STREAMING SOURCES
THE FUTURE OF 8K TELEVISION REQUIREMENTS
A network’s design is fundamental to meeting the underlying objectives of the homeowner and the teams that install the systems embedded in the residence. It must ensure that every network element is appropriate for the anticipated bandwidth demands and end user services. An effective fiber network design takes into account the full scope of requirements involved in the installation and configuration of the network. There are many factors to consider, from the actual equipment used to how everything is documented.
ATS Integration works A/V companies, security contractors, IT professionals and architects to ensure that all aspects of the network are carefully designed, specified and implemented. Whether coordinating fiber optic Internet service with the local provider, designing and documenting network hardware, or establishing the highest speed connections between devices and buildings, our objective is to design a custom solution that will support the evolving world of residential electronics into the future.
FIBER OPTIC NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
THE UNIQUE BENEFITS OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK IN RESIDENCES
Fiber optic communication has transformed residential networks. The predominant choice for Ethernet backbone infrastructure, high-speed Internet services, and general data networking, there is no better medium for digital communication. As the applications for IP-based devices, smart home Ethernet-based control systems, and internal networking continue to expand, the accompanying increase in bandwidth makes fiber optic cable the natural choice for transporting large amounts of data associated with streaming video, IP cameras and building to building networking.
While copper cables continue to the primary type of cable used by individual devices, fiber offers several distinct advantages that make it indispensable in consolidated applications. When it comes to bandwidth, no cable is better than fiber in it's ability to provide more bandwidth to carry more data than any other medium. It is inherently secure and unaffected by temperature changes, bad weather or moisture. Fiber optic cable neither produce electromagnetic interference (EMI) or are impacted by EMI. In short, it is the ideal choice for ultra-high bandwidth and outdoor applications.
FIBER OPTIC CABLE CASSETTE ASSEMBLIES
A fiber patch panel can be likened to the nerve center of your cabling network. It offers a brilliantly simple solution for blending manageability, flexibility, and scalability into high-density fiber channels. Simply put, it is where all the infrastructure’s horizontal cabling is consolidated.
The highest quality fiber patch panels utilize fiber optic cassettes. A cassette is a pre-terminated cabling assembly that transitions from small form factor ribbon-style fiber cables and array connectors to traditional single-fiber connectors. The primary function of cassettes is to provide quick, scalable plug-in network deployment of up to 24 fibers in a single assembly to support high-density applications. Thees pre-terminated fiber cassettes require fusion splicing to join the two cable mediums, but represent the highest-quality network fiber connections possible.
HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC GATEWAYS
In today’s networking climate, there exist many devices that need to be connected via fiber optic cable to achieve secure communication across extended distances. In most cases, the physical space that they occupy is quite small, requiring compact components. Due to this requirement, SFP modules are an excellent means of interfacing network equipment to fiber optic connections.
The most common SFP module on the market today is the 1G transceiver. But with the expansion of networks and ever increasing demand for bandwidth, the 10G SFP+ module is becoming more and more popular means of interconnecting various fiber based network components.
THE FUTURE OF FIBER
Multimedia cabling is essential for anyone who wishes to take full advantage of the digital lifestyle in the home, while an extensive fiber optic network is the dream of every high-speed enthusiast. Having a near unlimited bandwidth capacity, an end to end fiber optic channel has the potential to cover all requirements of current and future applications - A/V, IP camera, home automation and network. In addition, fiber optic allows for longer cable runs and significantly reduced cabling weight, volume, and fire load. It is the ideal cable for the ever-increasing complexity and sophistication of residential networks.
FIBER OPTIC OVERVIEW
Optical fiber is a flexible filament of ultra-clear glass capable of carrying information in the form of light, pulsed at a certain frequency to convey information. Unlike copper connections, the light transmitted through the fiber is completely confined to the cable due to the total internal reflection within the material. This is an important property, as it eliminates signal crosstalk between fibers and avoids external interference.
There are two types of fiber optic cable used in residential applications: multimode and singlemode. Multimode fiber has a large internal core (usually either 50 or 62.5 microns) and is able to support more data than a singlemode fiber. It’s primary limitation is that it is more susceptible to higher attenuation levels, and so best used in applications which involve shorter distances - typically under 1,000 feet.
Singlemode fiber has a small glass core (typically around 9 micron) and is used for high speed data transmission over longer distances. Being less susceptible to attenuation than multimode fiber, it will support most network and A/V applications without multimode’s distance limitations.
HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC GATEWAYS
In today’s networking climate, there exist many devices that need to be connected via fiber optic cable to achieve secure communication across extended distances. In most cases, the physical space that they occupy is quite small, requiring compact components. Due to this requirement, SFP modules are an excellent means of interfacing network equipment to fiber optic connections.
The most common SFP module on the market today is the 1G transceiver. But with the expansion of networks and ever increasing demand for bandwidth, the 10G SFP+ module is becoming more and more popular means of interconnecting various fiber based network components.
FIBER OPTIC FUSION SPLICING
As fiber deployment continues to grow, the methods associated with its installation and termination have become increasingly important. In residential applications, most companies rely on a method of manual termination that utilizes pre-polished connectors. This type of termination is less than ideal and rarely used in enterprise environments due to the fact that termination issues can occur depending on the skill level of each technician and knowledge behind fiber optic cables and assemblies.
When it comes to ensuring that a fiber network will provide superior performance, fusion splicing offers a number of distinct advantages. It is the most widely accepted method of splicing in all enterprise applications due to the fact that it produces a transparent, non-reflective and continuous connection between the fibers that enables very low loss light transmission, making the connection more efficient and reliable. As fusion splicing remains the industry standard for professional fiber installation, it will be the best way to achieve necessary performance levels in applications requiring 10G, 25G and beyond.
THE FUTURE OF FIBER
Multimedia cabling is essential for anyone who wishes to take full advantage of the digital lifestyle in the home, while an extensive fiber optic network is the dream of every high-speed enthusiast. Having a near unlimited bandwidth capacity, an end to end fiber optic channel has the potential to cover all requirements of current and future applications - A/V, IP camera, home automation and network. In addition, fiber optic allows for longer cable runs and significantly reduced cabling weight, volume, and fire load. It is the ideal cable for the ever-increasing complexity and sophistication of residential networks.
FIBER OPTIC CABLE ASSEMBLIES
A fiber patch panel can be likened to the nerve center of your cabling network. It offers a brilliantly simple solution for blending manageability, flexibility, and scalability into high-density fiber channels. Simply put, it is where all the infrastructure’s horizontal cabling is consolidated.
The highest quality fiber patch panels utilize fiber optic cassettes. A cassette is a pre-terminated cabling assembly that transitions from small form factor ribbon-style fiber cables and array connectors to traditional single-fiber connectors. The primary function of cassettes is to provide quick, scalable plug-in network deployment of up to 24 fibers in a single assembly to support high-density applications. Thees pre-terminated fiber cassettes require fusion splicing to join the two cable mediums, but represent the highest-quality network fiber connections possible.