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A collection of Fiber Optic Application Notes accumulated over the past twenty years. Scroll through My World or use the application MENU. This blog aims to promote Fiber Optic Endface Solutions when needed in 2023. Updated frequently. Click “My World” herein or MENU above “Contact” directly from anywhere on site. Thank you to the many…
Read MoreData Center Buzz … October 2024 (UPDATE)
Whether you are operating an enterprise, hyper-scale cloud, or multi-tenant data center, your infrastructure must address reliability, manageability, scalability, and flexibility. Without a flexible fiber optic cabling plan capable of easily accommodating common moves, adds, and changes, your network growth will be limited. Sacramento Data Hall Enterprise and Private Data Centers The enterprise or private data center is the…
Read MoreManaging Network Polarity with (AI) Artificial Intelligence …
(Ai) How Artificial Intelligence Impacts Polarity … Fiber optic polarity is a light signal traveling directionally through a fiber optic cable from one end to the other. In any installation, it is important to ensure that the optical transmitter at one end is connected to the optical receiver at the other. This matching of the…
Read MoreConsider Promoting with us in 2024! Look throughout MyWorld. I have a Strong marketing belief in Feature and Benefit visualizations.
The following is an EXEMPLAR of my latest application note for Fiber Undercut and Protrusion Our support TEAM has been working with polishing, film, cleaning, and interferometry since the ’90s. We work closely with customers to develop, resolve, and maintain process control issues. *(FEATURE) These “Assets” are part of the Control Process Compliance for Fiber…
Read MoreSticklers Pro360 Touchless Cleaner (New)
Pro360 … Features/Benefits Three Year Study: Dust and Oil Removal What’s in the Pro360 Box Pro360 … Features/Benefits Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner FeaturesThe Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner is the future of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreFiber Optic Cleaning Fluid vs IPA?
This is a Good Video by MicroCare Sticklers to Watch for Wet/Dry Fiber Connector Cleaners. Enjoy the Video! The Demand for Fast, Reliable Networks is Escalating POCO3M Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid Inspect, Clean, and Re-Inspect Wet/Dry Cleanclickers Cassette Cleanclicker Wet/Dry Solution Sticklers POC03M Cleaning Fluid Stickler’s Cleaning Products are available at your…
Read MoreSupporting ODC; ARINC; LC Swabs
Cleans LC, MU, ARINC 801 socket termini, ODC-style socket termini, most SPF+ transceiver LC Cleanstixx Cleaning Swab The Sticklers® CleanStixx Cleaning Stick LC 1.25mm Optical Grade Swab is the only cleaning swab on the market that cleans the entire end face not just the contact zone. Sticklers® CleanClickers are package color-coded by connector size. …
Read More“Lower Cost per Clean” with Sticklers Pro360 Automated Touchless Cleaner (New)
Pro360 … Features/Benefits Three Year Study: Dust and Oil Removal What’s in the Pro360 Box Pro360 … Features/Benefits Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner FeaturesThe Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner is the future of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreFiber Optic Polishing: Focus on preventive action NOT, corrective action
These steps require process control during daily production to improve first-pass yield, efficiency, and costs. Knowing and trusting your process with each step provides ROI. Process Control and JIT-type delivery make it happen. Focus on preventive action, not corrective action. As you develop your fiber optic polishing process, I encourage you to implement a statistical…
Read More“Turn Up The Heat” … Does YOUR Curing Oven Application Need More Heat?
The Fiber (strand) is glued to the connector assembly with heat-cured epoxy, providing a reliable connection with desired losses of less than 0.5 dB per mated pair. This process can be time-consuming because YOU must set or “cure the assembly.” A suitable Curing Oven is essential for consistency with your epoxy connect process. Epoxy removal…
Read MoreDoes Your Cleaning Fluid Leave A Residue?
This is a Good Video by MicroCare Sticklers to Watch for Wet/Dry Fiber Connector Cleaners. Enjoy the Video! The Demand for Fast, Reliable Networks is Escalating POCO3M Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid Inspect, Clean, and Re-Inspect Wet/Dry Cleanclickers Cassette Cleanclicker Wet/Dry Solution Sticklers POC03M Cleaning Fluid Stickler’s Cleaning Products are available at your…
Read MoreSticklers “Go Anywhere Portability” Pro360 (NEW)
Pro360 … Features/Benefits Three Year Study: Dust and Oil Removal What’s in the Pro360 Box Pro360 … Features/Benefits Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner FeaturesThe Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner is the future of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreSticklers “Multiple Applications” Pro360 Touchless Cleaner (NEW)
Pro360 … Features/Benefits Three Year Study: Dust and Oil Removal What’s in the Pro360 Box Pro360 … Features/Benefits Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner FeaturesThe Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner is the future of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreFiber Connector Cleaning
This is a Good Video by MicroCare Sticklers to Watch for Wet/Dry Fiber Connector Cleaners. Enjoy the Video! Do’s and Don’ts of Cleaning Optical Fiber Endfaces Video https://fibertoolkits.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Dos-and-Donts-of-Cleaning-Fiber-End-Faces-2.mp4 POCO3M Fiber Optic Cleaning Fluid Inspect, Clean, and Re-Inspect Wet/Dry Cleanclickers Cassette Cleanclicker Wet/Dry Solution Sticklers POC03M Cleaning Fluid Stickler’s Cleaning Products are available at…
Read MoreSpecialty fiber / HOT Market(‘s)4U?
Understanding Specialty Fiber Generally, Specialty fibers are fibers that do NOT comply with single-mode and multimode communication fiber standards. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standards are widely adopted for single-mode. The US-based Telecommunications Industry Association’s Fiber Optics Tech Consortium (TIA FOTC) standards are widely adopted for multimode. Multi-Mode fiber specifications are standardized by the…
Read MoreSpecialty Fiber: SMA; Medical/Laser; … 2024
The telecommunication industry regulates optical connectivity performance with geometrical measurements, the specialty fiber industry traditionally performs only a visual inspection of their fiber assemblies. With a global population that’s both growing and living longer, the world’s healthcare providers are increasingly looking to advanced biomedical instrumentation to enable more efficient patient diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. In this context, biomedical…
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Read MoreLapping film needs “stiction” PSA to the rescue!
We have over 60 years of combined technical support experience with interferometry, film, fiber cleaners, scopes, and the polishing process. We work closely with our customers to develop and resolve process control issues. Our support includes application development samples or equipment when available. Additionally, We offer videos and “how-to” charts throughout the site. We have…
Read MoreSticklers Pro360 Touchless Cleaner (New) … “Connectors the Pro360 Cleans”
Pro360 … Features/Benefits Three Year Study: Dust and Oil Removal What’s in the Pro360 Box Pro360 … Features/Benefits Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner FeaturesThe Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner is the future of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read More2,100 Cleanings per Canister … “lowering cost per clean” Sticklers Pro360 (New)
Pro360 … Features/Benefits Three Year Study: Dust and Oil Removal What’s in the Pro360 Box Pro360 … Features/Benefits Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner FeaturesThe Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner is the future of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MoreFiber Optic Networks: Where Does ALL the Dust Come From?
Dust is a real problem with fiber optics. It’s granular in nature and resists compression. It often is opaque and completely blocks the optical signal. Getting rid of the dust is a top priority. There are two basic sources of dust-based contamination: “wear debris” and “environmental”. Wear Debris The most common source is “wear debris”…
Read MoreSave $25K+/- Outsource your Interferometry Needs
Interferometer Test Services are sometimes available for outsourcing your “Batch Jobs.” If you need to “batch” process measurement requirements that support Ø1.25 mm to Ø2.50 mm Ferrule PC/APC Single-Fiber Connectors, let me know. I have Customers that will “Batch Jobs” when their regular production permits. Outsourcing with a Norland Non-Contact CC6000 will provide repeatable accurate measurements…
Read MoreCleans to the Ferrule Edge … “Touchless” Sticklers Pro360 (New)
Pro360 … Features/Benefits Three Year Study: Dust and Oil Removal What’s in the Pro360 Box Pro360 … Features/Benefits Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner FeaturesThe Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner is the future of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MorePromote YOUR World | Follow FiberRep on Pinterest
Visit my Boards on Pinterest … All About Fiber Optics; Fiber Optic Products; and Data Center Solutions on Pinterest. An excellent place to share YOUR Products. My Boards are for Promoting Fiber Optics for everyone in Fiber, including competitors. All About Fiber Optics Board Fiber Optic Products Board Data Center Solutions Board or … Visit…
Read MoreSticklers Pro360 Touchless Cleaner “Goes Anywhere” with “Multiple Applications” (NEW)
Pro360 … Features/Benefits Three Year Study: Dust and Oil Removal What’s in the Pro360 Box Pro360 … Features/Benefits Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner FeaturesThe Sticklers™ Pro360°™ Touchless Cleaner is the future of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning. Unlike anything else in the industry, this groundbreaking end face connector cleaning tool stands out for its ability…
Read MorePromote “brand” with us! Look around MyWorld. I have a Strong Marketing belief in “Feature” and “Benefit” visualizations.
The following is an EXEMPLAR of my latest application note for Fiber Undercut and Protrusion Our support TEAM has been working with polishing, film, cleaning, and interferometry since the ’90s. We work closely with customers to develop, resolve, and maintain process control issues. *(FEATURE) These “Assets” are part of the Control Process Compliance for Fiber…
Read MorePolishing Process: Focus on preventive action NOT, corrective action
These steps require process control during daily production to improve first-pass yield, efficiency, and costs. Knowing and trusting your process with each step provides ROI. Process Control and JIT-type delivery make it happen. Focus on preventive action, not corrective action. As you develop your fiber optic polishing process, I encourage you to implement a statistical…
Read MoreFYI … The cleaning techniques of decades ago are not keeping up with requirements for improved network speed and performance.
International Electronics Group Selects Sticklers®® Cleaners for “Best Practices” Starting early in 2016, the Electronics Technicians Association International (“ETA”) will be featuring the Sticklers®® fiber optic cleaners in the very first edition of their new “best practices” technical bulletins (“BPB”) distributed to all their members. The reason for the BPB guides is to supplement other…
Read MoreSticklers™ Pro360™ Touchless Cleaner Introduction Video
Contactless 360° Clean for Damage-free Cleaning. (VIDEO) Data Centre World Singapore Oct. 12-13, 2022 The Sticklers™ Pro360™ “Touchless” Connector Cleaner Kit provides up to 2700 Cleans. Cleaning Portability is Indoor/Outdoor. Multiple Size Adapters for Cleaning Flexibility i.e. MTP/MPO Features: The new Sticklers™ Pro360™ Touchless Cleaner is the future of high-performance fiber optic end face cleaning.…
Read MoreThe Seven Deadly Sins of Fiber Optics
The Seven Deadly Sins of Fiber Optics By Sean Sheedy on February 1, 2016 I&M, Network ReliabilityDoes anybody in this totally digital, selfie-taking, Facebook-posting world remember the Seven Deadly Sins? Originally an antecedent thought to come from the Book of Proverbs, the Seven Deadly Sins were codified in The Middle Ages as the bad behaviors…
Read MoreWhat should be in your IDEAL Cleaning and Inspection Kit? Help us understand what to offer?
Help us understand what to offer? Help others by sharing your knowledge of what to expect with fiber dirt. Share your Wet Dry Cleaning experiences or questions. Supply Chain Problems? Possibly, I can HELP! (email or call) Microcare Sticklers Cleaning Tools Cleanclicker’s | Cleanstixx’s | Cassettes LC; ST; MT/MPO Help others by sharing your knowledge…
Read MoreWhat is this image and how was it created?
Bet you don’t know what this image is or please share. Before testing fiber-optic links and most times you mate fiber-optic connectors. All connector end-faces should be inspected and evaluated to avoid contamination that can cause degradation of network performance and destructive damage in the contact zone. The image is a fiber optic endface (maintenance…
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