Fiber Cleaning
Fiber Optic Networks: Where Does ALL the Dust Come From?
* share this Tech Note … 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…
Read MoreSticklers Cleanclickers to the Rescue 1.25mm; 2.5mm; MTP/MPO; Cassettes;
Cleans Bulkhead, Adapters, and End-face Surface Sticklers® Cleanclicker for bulkhead adapters fiber optic connector cleaning delivers great cleaning results at a lower cost per connector today. The Sticklers® Cleanclicker CCu250 cleans dust, particulates, and oil contamination. Sticklers® Cleanclickers CCu250 offers 750+ cleanings and is refillable. Hence, providing the lowest cost per clean today. The Sticklers®…
Read MoreBest Practices / Fiber / Electrostatic Charge
Even if the contact zone initially is clean, static can cause dust to move from the outer zone into the contact zone. Using isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is not a best practice, according to Sticklers®, because alcohol often leaves residues. If so, your optical inspection at 200/400+ will detect it. Always, Inspect before YOU connect! Components…
Read MoreCleaning 29504; 38999; and ODC-style socket termini
CleanStixx™ 1.6mm fiber optic cleaning swabs have an extra-long tip to reach deep into sockets without disassembling the connector The 1.6mm Clean Stixxs Cleaning Sticks are good for cleaning MIL T 29504;5 for MIL DTL 38999, MIL T 29504;15 for MIL PRF 28876, SMPTE 304M socket termini. Also, ODC-style socket termini. Installers use the Sticklers®…
Read MoreMPO/MTP in the DATA Center
Parallel optics technology has become the transmission option of choice in many data centers as it is able to support 10G, 40G, and 100G transmission. For parallel optics to work effectively, it requires the right choice of cable and connector. It is no doubt that fiber optic cable is the main choice for data center…
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