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Critical Aspects of Radiation-Hardened Fiber for Military and Aerospace Applications
Radiation in the form of gamma rays, X-rays, neutrons, protons, and others can severely increase the attenuation of fiber optic cables. This happens in aerospace and military applications, and nuclear...
Read MoreOptimizing the Fiber Trunk Cable in Data Centers and Telecommunications Cable Networks
The total volume of data created, consumed, and stored worldwide is estimated at 120 zettabytes and is expected to climb to over 180 zettabytes by 2025. Data centers manage all...
Read MoreSingle-Mode Fiber (SMF) and Smart City Infrastructure: Network Connectivity and Data Management
Today 56% of the world’s population lives in cities. That’s 4.4 billion people. By 2050 it’s expected that the urban population will double, pushing the percentage to nearly 70%. Add...
Read MoreInsight into Fixed Wireless Access — Pros and Cons Revealed
At the end of 2022, there were 100 million fixed wireless access (FWA) connections worldwide. That represented 17% of all fixed broadband connections. FWA is expected to grow to 300...
Read MoreCopper Wires and Cables: History of Costs and the Coming Explosion of Demand
In 1886 President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty. It is estimated to contain over 200,000 pounds of copper, that’s why it has a green patina. That was a...
Read MoreElectric Car Wire Harnesses and Electric Vehicle Cables
Nearly seven million plug-in and electric vehicles are currently on the road in the U.S.A. In California alone, there are almost 500,000 registered electric vehicles. But the state is expected...
Read MoreTactical Fiber Optic Patch Cables: What, Where, and Why
Tactical fiber optic patch cable trunks and assemblies (TFOCA) are used in many applications that demand quick deployment, durability, resilience, and just as quick redeployment. These TFCOA cables are most...
Read MoreFiber to the Home Growth (FTTH) — How and Why Insight
The global Fiber to the Home (FTTH) market is currently forecast to end 2023 at $23.4 billion, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%, reaching nearly $96...
Read MoreCables Unlimited’s Cable Assembly Customization Process
When looking for custom cable assembly manufacturing options, it’s wise to search diligently for the right manufacturer for your requirements. We’ve addressed this topic at length in our article 10...
Read More10 Tips for Choosing the Right Cable Harness Manufacturer
Once you’ve decided to outsource production of your fiber optic cable assemblies and wire harnesses, the next big task is to find the right manufacturer. There are quite a few...
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