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Integrating eARC over Extended Distances

By Eric Bodley in Cable, Connectivity, Signal Distribution, 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, Cable, Networking 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 […]

Choosing a UPS: What’s Best for My Application

By Eric Bodley in Power Feb 01, 2025 0 comment

An uninterruptible power supply, or UPS, is a critical component for audio-visual, security, networking and broadband installations. UPSs provide backup power when the main power source fails, they condition incoming power from surges and voltage fluctuations, and they optimize power output signals to perform within intended specifications. In essence, UPSs ensure devices operate properly and […]

Choosing a UPS: Modular vs. Conventional

By Eric Bodley in Power Jan 06, 2025 0 comment

Many decisions go into choosing the proper uninterruptible power supply (UPS): power requirements, runtime, battery technology, physical size, installation location, efficiency, environmental impact, etc. We’ve covered many of these topics in previous power articles. However, there is one basic question that often gets overlooked: should you install a conventional UPS or a modular UPS? This […]

How to Calculate UPS Load and Runtime

By Eric Bodley in Power Jan 05, 2025 0 comment

Choosing the proper uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system is more than just features and battery type: a critical first step is understanding the total load, or the power requirement of all the devices that will be connected to the UPS, and the desired protection time for the total load. If you choose a UPS with […]

UPS Battery Technology: What’s Best and is it Safe?

By Eric Bodley in Power Dec 30, 2024 0 comment

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries store energy and provide backup power when the main power source fails. The technology used in UPS batteries has evolved over time and today a variety of options exist depending on budget, environment, desired lifecycle and even safety requirements. This article explores the pros and cons behind five major battery […]

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