Fiber Optic Technology: Advancements Through Time Posted April 15, 2021 by Integra Optics Fiber optic technology has advanced drastically over the years, and looking back at where it all started compared to where we are now is truly inspiring! Take a look through history and see the advancements, starting in the early days of signal fires and morse code through present day with 400G and coherent optics before… Read more »
New Product Showcase: 10G BiDi Tunable DWDM Transceivers Posted March 2, 2021 by Integra Optics When we have fiber connections between two locations, we need ample justification before taking the plunge and increasing fiber count. Aside from path redundancy, we resist the call for more fiber for as long as we can. The reason? Fiber spans are expensive! There’s not only the initial investment, but they usually come with lengthy… Read more »
A Look Ahead: What to Expect in 2021 Posted January 6, 2021 by Integra Optics With 2020 in the rear-view mirror, network needs are beginning to look a little different as we kick off 2021. With a growing percentage of the population working and learning from home, higher bandwidth is increasingly critical, while simultaneously pushing reach to the edge of networks. So, what does this mean for our industry? QSFP+… Read more »
QSFP28 100G ZR4: Fast Transfers and Greater Distances Posted December 10, 2020 by Integra Optics If there’s one thing you can say with certainty about the telecommunications industry, it’s that it’s always pushing for higher bandwidths and greater distances. Attaining these goals within currently supported transceiver form factors is a challenge, to put it mildly. Progress is made through innovations in transmit and receiver implementations. The transmit side is optimized… Read more »
Breaking Down Buzzwords: Coherents Posted November 17, 2020 by Integra Optics Throughout our “Breaking Down Buzzwords” series, we have taken a look at Remote Phy, and FTTX. To continue our series, let’s dive into coherent optics and attempt to provide a simplified (and, dare I say, coherent) explanation of some of the common terms and acronyms associated with this optical solution. Before we dive into the… Read more »
New Product Announcement: Uptime Kits Posted October 27, 2020 by Integra Optics Preparing For The Future There comes a time in every company’s year where it needs to consider what expenditures will make it more capable of responding to operational and market challenges. Testing gear and emergency preparedness spends are a perfect example. Maintaining operational continuity is crucial because downtime is expensive! Many departments look to spend… Read more »
400G Networking Has Arrived Posted September 24, 2020 by Integra Optics Incredible network speeds are moving out of the lab and into commercial use! 400G is here with several different standards that can be right for your application. Let’s dive right into the leading emerging format: the QSFP-DD 400G and the available variations. Note1: MPO connectors have a default polish based on their fiber type. The… Read more »
Going the Distance: New Technology in a Hyper Connected World Posted September 3, 2020 by Integra Optics In this connected world, our data connectivity is constantly being pushed to transport higher bandwidth and further distances…and need to be compatible with existing platforms… and limiting power usage… and maintaining a small form factor to maintain port density…PHEW! This is definitely a tall order for pluggables; but technology marches onward. Without using amplifiers and filters… Read more »
Expanding Telepresence in the Workplace and School Posted August 7, 2020 by Integra Optics Life 2.0 2020 has certainly been a year of change as we’ve navigated digital transition both in the workplace and in schools. The world has seen traditional models of education and business tested, fractured, and revised. It most definitely has been a learning experience; pre-information age models are catching up with the times. There are a plethora of benefits that have come with… Read more »
The AOC Advantage: How to Reduce Your Financial and Power Budget Posted July 23, 2020 by Integra Optics Active Optical Cable’s (AOCs) have been quickly gaining traction and growing in popularity, especially in data center and enterprise spaces. AOCs offer a variety of benefits that will help turn up your networks faster and keep them up and running. The Basics: What is an AOC (and what are the benefits)? Let’s start really simple;… Read more »
