Coherent Thoughts on Coherent Optics Posted November 20, 2019 by Integra Optics If you work anywhere in or near the field of optical networking, chances are you’ve heard of coherent optics. We know what a coherent does — transfer data really fast and really far — but what does “coherent” really mean here? Let’s start with the “really fast” part. The bandwidth that can currently be moved… Read more »
What the Tech: Fiber Jumpers Part 2 Posted October 31, 2019 by Integra Optics In Part 1 of our three-part Fiber Jumper series, we discussed the differences between single mode fiber and various multi-mode standards. We’re back for Part 2 of our three-part Fiber Jumper series and ready to dive into cable variations, and what they all mean. Rules of the Road: Simplex and Duplex Simplex: Simplex is quite simple;… Read more »
Get the Green Light: A Trusted Versus Trendy Solution Posted October 21, 2019 by Integra Optics For more than a decade, many of the largest brands in the industry have recognized and benefited from the use of third-party optics, and third-party optics are becoming the norm versus the exception. All major OEMs have begun to accept third-party optics as part of an overall budget-friendly, reliable network solution, and some OEMs are… Read more »
What the Tech: Fiber Jumpers Part 1 Posted October 17, 2019 by Integra Optics If you’ve ever been involved in setting up a network, even as an observer, you’ve probably seen fiber of various colors and connectors. And similar to that dryer mysteriously eating socks, if you lay one perfectly coiled jumper on top of another and look away for a moment, it will transform into a horrible tangled… Read more »
Choosing the right solution for your 100G deployment Posted October 3, 2019 by Integra Optics Navigating through any and all options available when planning to deploy a 100G optical solution can be challenging, an alphabet soup of acronyms if you will. Customers are often left asking, “why do you optical guys/gals have to make things so complicated!?”. Customer needs drive innovation, and this has led to proliferation of form factors… Read more »
You Can Tune a Transceiver, but You Can’t Tuna Fish Posted August 29, 2019 by Integra Optics You can tune a transceiver, but you can’t tuna fish Any REO Speedwagon fans in the house? That one’s for you. You’re a fiber squeezing, bandwidth boosting ninja. Whether leasing fiber over an IRU or maximizing your own, you made the most of the per strand-per mile terms by leveraging WDM filters and smartly utilizing… Read more »
What the Tech: Reduce Sparing and Future-Proof Your Network Posted August 12, 2019 by Integra Optics “Hi, I’m JoAnn Swapp the Director of Engineering here at Integra Optics. On this episode of ‘What the Tech’, I’m going to share with you how to reduce sparing and add flexibility to your network using our new Smart Coder+. A little later, you’ll hear how our product lines have reduced sparing for a… Read more »
In the Hot Seat: Understanding I-Temp Posted July 9, 2019 by Integra Optics As they say, there’s a tool for every job, and I-temp’s no different. A common question we get is, what’s the actual difference between these parts and how do I pick the right one for my application? First, it’s important to understand that all transceivers in a network have a target operating temperature range: Commercial… Read more »
How to Navigate Outgrowing Your CWDM Network Posted June 13, 2019 by Integra Optics Making the Most of Your Fiber Fiber’s like hot rods and ragtops…perfect until you’re trying to cram three car seats (aka traffic) into the backseat. The American classic Honey, I Shrunk the Kids was on to something…ah, the ability to easily fit your entire family into a two-seater. Similarly, when it comes to fiber – how do you… Read more »
MSA: What it does (and doesn’t) mean for you. Posted May 21, 2019 by Integra Optics When it comes to transceivers, the term “MSA spec” is often mentioned, but what does it actually mean? And if the transceivers you’re buying are to MSA spec, does that guarantee OEM compatibility? The answer is…not always. You may think that there’s an official standards organization, but there’s not. You may have heard that two… Read more »
