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Identifying (and Fixing) Fiber Performance Issues

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Tools, Cable May 09, 2025 0 comment

Fiber is surprisingly durable. Most cables boast a pull rating exceeding 200lbs and can survive installed bend radiuses smaller than 5mm. Couple this with constructions supporting wide temperature ratings and harsh outdoor weather and it’s no wonder fiber has become the medium of choice for high-speed networking and telecommunications. But what happens when the cable […]

Pulling Fiber Optic Cable

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Tools, Cable May 09, 2025 0 comment

Fiber optic cable is surprisingly strong, durable and pliable; however, several best practices should be followed to ensure a successful cable installation. The below article explores the best practices and tools commonly used to pull fiber optic cable. The Future Ready Solutions Tools & Test Equipment collection explores these solutions in greater detail. Our News & Insights […]

Understanding Fiber Optic Tools

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Tools May 08, 2025 0 comment

Fiber optic tools are very different than those used for coax, twisted pair and other copper-based cables. Fiber requires a level of precision when stripping, cleaving and preparing optical strands to ensure clean connections and pure light propagation. The below article explores the tools commonly used to integrate and terminate fiber optic cable and connectors. […]

Understanding Fiber Optic Cable: Common Cable Constructions

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Cable May 05, 2025 0 comment

As we’ve explained in previous articles, fiber optic cable comes in a variety of configurations and constructions. We’ve explored the pros, cons and applications for both single mode and multimode fiber, and we’ve discussed the differences between traditional fiber and Cleerline SSF™. However, another key attribute of any fiber optic integration is what cable construction […]

Integrating eARC over Extended Distances

By Eric Bodley in Signal Distribution, Cable, Connectivity, HDMI Apr 18, 2025 0 comment

eARC, or Enhanced Audio Return Channel, is a feature within the latest HDMI 2.1b specification that allows for extremely high-quality audio to be transmitted from a TV to a remote soundbar or AV receiver through the same HDMI cable used for video. In practice, eARC simplifies the distribution of audio-visual content and allows non-TV-built-in speakers […]

Understanding Fiber Optic Cable: Single Mode vs. Multimode

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Cable Apr 14, 2025 0 comment

What’s the difference between single mode and multimode fiber? More importantly, which cable should I use in my installation? These are two of the most common questions we’re asked by integrators when designing a fiber optic installation. In some cases the answer is easy: any cable installed before the modem needs to be single mode. But if you’re running network, security or […]

Understanding Fiber Optic Cable: Traditional vs. SSF

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Cable Apr 13, 2025 0 comment

Fiber optic cabling comes in a variety of configurations and constructions: multimode, single mode, simplex, duplex, distribution, etc. You can find these variants on the Future Ready Solutions website, including articles and case studies detailing where each is used. However, another core consideration is whether to use fiber cabling built with a traditional glass construction […]

Outdoor Networking: Best Practices for Reliable Connectivity

By Eric Bodley in Connectivity, Networking, Cable Apr 08, 2025 0 comment

The demand for outdoor networking has increased significantly as lifestyles and technologies expand beyond a home’s four walls. With property values increasingly at a premium, more people are converting outdoor spaces into functional areas, integrating outdoor entertainment, workspaces and smart infrastructure. Now with so many new devices available, including outdoor Wi-Fi, surveillance systems, security devices, IoT […]

LightSpeed Demarc Kit Wins Top New Technology Award

By Eric Bodley in Latest News & Insights, Fiber, Connectivity, Broadband Feb 13, 2025 0 comment

The LightSpeed Technologies FTTX-K10 all-in-one fiber demarcation kit recently took home top honors in the annual Top New Technologies (TNT) awards at ISE 2025. This year’s awards saw 13 separate categories ranging from marketing programs to products, and the FTTX-K10 won best new product in the competitive Audio, HDMI & Fiber Optic Cabling category. “ISE […]

Kordz Pro4 48G Active HDMI First to Pass DPL Labs’ 48G Enhanced Reference Standard

By Eric Bodley in DPL Labs, Connectivity, HDMI Feb 03, 2025 0 comment

DPL Laboratories, Inc., the industry leader in high-speed digital testing, specializing in the performance evaluation of digital signal connectivity products such as HDMI and USB cables, proudly announces that Kordz new Pro4 48Gbps Active Optical HDMI Cable is the first production HDMI optical cable to pass DPL Labs’ new 48G Enhanced Reference Standard Platform. This cutting-edge platform […]

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