Cables Unlimited Glossary
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Abrasive
Abrasive materials are a class of materials used in the...
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Absorption
Absorption is a process in an optical fiber that results...
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Acceptance Angle
Acceptance angle is an important concept in the field of...
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Active Device
An active device is an electrical device that requires a...
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Adapter
An adapter is a device used to connect two or...
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Adapter Plates
Adapter plates are an essential component of any cabling system....
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Adapter Sleeve
An adapter sleeve is a mechanical fixture within an adapter...
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Add-drop multiplexer (ADM)
An add-drop multiplexer (ADM) is a telecommunications device used to...
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Aerial
Aerial fiber optic cable is an overhead cable designed for...
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All-Dieletric Cable
All-dielectric cable is an insulated cable that is composed entirely...
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All-Silica Fiber
Silica fiber, also known as all-glass fiber, is an optical...
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Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE)
Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) is a type of background noise...
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Amplifier
An amplifier is a device that is used to boost...
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Analog
Analog is a type of signal that is used in...
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Angled Physical Contact (APC)
Angled Physical Contact (APC) is a style of fiber optic...
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Angle of Incidence
Angle of incidence is a term used to describe the...
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Angular Misalignment
Angular Misalignment, in relation to cables, is a type of...
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Antireflection coating
Antireflection coating, or AR coating, is a thin, dielectric or...
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APC – Angled Physical Contact
An Angled Physical Contact (APC) connector is a type of...
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Armor
Armor is a protective layer, typically made of metal, that...
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Armored (fiber optic cables)
Armored fiber optic cables are a type of fiber optic...
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Arrayed Waveguide Grating (AWG)
Arrayed Waveguide Gratings (AWG) are a type of cable used...
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Attenuation
Attenuation is the gradual loss of signal strength along a...
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Attenuation Meter
An Attenuation Meter is a device used to measure the...
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Attenuator
An attenuator is a device used to reduce the amplitude...
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Audio/Video
Audio/video cables are essential for connecting audio and video components,...
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Avalanche Photodiode (APD)
An Avalanche Photodiode (APD) is a type of semiconductor diode...
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Average Power
Average power can be defined as the average amount of...
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Backreflection (BR)
Backreflection is a process that occurs in a cable plant...
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Backscattering
Backscattering is the process of light scattering off of a...
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Bandwidth
Bandwidth is a measure of the capacity of a cable...
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Bandwidth-limited Operation
Bandwidth-limited operation is an important concept to understand when discussing...
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Baseband
Baseband is a method of communication in which a signal...
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Beamsplitter
Beamsplitter is a device used in the context of cables...
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Bending Loss
Bending Loss is the attenuation of an optical signal that...
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Bend Radius
Bend radius is the measure of the smallest radius a...
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Biconic Connector
A Biconic Connector is a type of fiber-optic connector used...
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Bidirectional
A bidirectional cable is a type of cable that is...
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Birefringent
Birefringent cables are optical fibers with a unique property that...
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BNC Connectors
BNC connectors are a type of electrical connector typically used...
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BPON
Broadband on Passive Optical Network (BPON) is a type of...
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Bragg Grating
A Bragg Grating is a type of optical filter that...
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Bragg Scattering
Bragg Scattering is a phenomenon used to control the transmission...
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Breakout Cable
Breakout cables are a type of fiber optic cable composed...
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Break Out
Break Out is a technique that is used to separate...
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Broadband
Broadband is a term used to describe the transmission of...
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Buffer
A Buffer is a protective material used to safeguard optical...
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Buffered cables
A fiber buffer is a protective layer that surrounds the...
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Buffer Tubes
Buffer tubes are an essential component in the installation of...
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Bulkhead Connectors
Bulkhead connectors are electrical connectors used to secure a cable...
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Bulk Cables
A Bulk cable is a type of cable that may...
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Bulk Wires
Bulk wires are essential components in many electrical systems. These...
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Bundle of Fibers
A bundle of fibers is a collection of thin strands...
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Burial (fiber optic cables)
Burial cable is a type of fiber optic cable designed...
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Burn-In
Burn-in is an important step in the testing and stabilizing...
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Butt Splice
A butt splice is a type of electrical connection used...
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Cable
Cable is a term used to describe a group of...
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Cable Assemblies
Cable assemblies provide a convenient and efficient way to connect...
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Cable Assembly
Cable assembly is a term used to describe the production...
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Cable Management
Cable management is an important aspect of keeping any workspace...
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Cable Plant
A cable plant is the entire infrastructure of cables, fiber,...
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Cable Raceway
A cable raceway is a conduit designed to contain and...
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Cable Strippers
Cable strippers are used to remove the insulation from electrical...
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Cable Testers
Cable testers are a type of diagnostic tool used to...
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Cat5E
Cat5E is a type of twisted-pair Ethernet cable that is...
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Cat6
Cat6 cables are an essential component in the world of...
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Center Wavelength
Central operating wavelength is a term used to describe the...
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Central Memeber
A central strength member (CSM) is a component of a...
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Central Office
Central Office (CO) refers to a facility used by telephone...
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Channel
A channel, in relation to cables, is an information path...
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Channel Spacing
Channel Spacing is a term used to describe the amount...
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Chirp
Chirp is a phenomenon in which the center wavelength of...
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Chromatic Dispersion
Chromatic dispersion is a phenomenon in which the speed of...
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Circulator
A Circulator is a passive three-port device used to facilitate...
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Cladding
Cladding is a material layer which surrounds the core of...
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Cladding Mode
Cladding Mode is a term used to describe the propagation...
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Cleave
Cleave is the process of separating an optical fiber cable...
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Coarse Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (CWDM)
Coarse Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (CWDM) is a method of transmitting multiple...
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Coating
Coating is an outer plastic layer applied to the cladding...
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Coaxial
Coaxial cables are a type of electrical cable consisting of...
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Coaxial Connectors
Coaxial connectors are a type of electrical connector commonly used...
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Coaxial Crimp Tools
Coaxial crimp tools are a necessity when it comes to...
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Coherence Length
Coherence length is an important concept that relates to cables...
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Coherent Bundle of Fibers
A Coherent Bundle of Fibers is a type of cable...
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Coherent Communications
Coherent communications in relation to cables involves the transmission of...
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Collimation
Collimation is the process of aligning cables in a particular...
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Collimator
A collimator is an optical instrument used to align and...
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Communication Cables
A communication cable is an electrical cable that sends signals...
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Composite Cable
Composite cable, also known as hybrid cable, is a type...
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Concatenation
Concatenation is the process of connecting pieces of fiber together,...
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Concentricity
Concentricity is a term used in relation to cable design...
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Connector
Connector The structure at the end of a fiber optic...
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Connector Variation
Optical connector variation is a measure of the maximum difference...
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Constructive Interference
Constructive interference, in relation to cables, is the phenomenon of...
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Continuous Wave (CW)
Continuous Wave (CW) is a method of electrical signaling that...
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Core
An optical fiber core is the central part of an...
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Core (fiber optic)
Fiber Optic Core is the center of a fiber optic...
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Coupled Modes
Coupled modes in fiber optics refer to the phenomenon whereby...
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Coupler
A fiber optic coupler is a device used to connect...
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Coupling
Coupling is the process of transferring light from one object...
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Coupling Efficiency
Coupling efficiency is a measure of the ability of an...
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Crimpers
Crimpers are tools used for making electrical connections and for...
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Crimping Tools
Crimping tools are an essential piece of equipment for anyone...
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Crimp Connectors
Crimp connectors are an essential part of cable and wiring...
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Crimp Terminals
Crimp terminals are a type of electrical connector used to...
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Crimp Tools
Crimp tools are essential tools used in the installation of...
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Crimp Tool Kits
Crimp tool kits are essential tools for anyone working with...
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Critical Angle
Critical angle is an important concept when it comes to...
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Crosstalk (XT)
Crosstalk (XT) is a type of signal interference that occurs...
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Cross-connect
A cross-connect is a connection made between two cables or...
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Cutback Technique
The cutback technique is a destructive procedure used to measure...
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Cutoff Mode
Cutoff mode is a term used to describe the highest-order...
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Cutoff Wavelength
Cutoff wavelength is the wavelength at which a single-mode fiber...
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Cut-Back Measurements
Cut-Back Measurements are a method of measuring optical loss in...
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Cycles per Second
Cycles per second, also known as hertz (Hz), is a...
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C-Band
C-Band is a wavelength range of around 1530 to 1565...
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Dark Current
Dark current is the noise current generated by a photodiode...
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Dark Fiber
Dark fiber, also known as unlit fiber, is a type...
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Data Rate
Data rate is the measure of the speed of data...
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dBm
Decibels relative to 1mW (dBm) is a unit of measurement...
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dBµ
Decibels relative to 1 µW (dBµ) is a term used...
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Decibel (dB)
A decibel (dB) is a unit of measurement for optical...
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Delay Line
A Delay Line is a type of device used to...
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Demultiplexer
A demultiplexer is a device used to separate a multiplexed...
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Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) is a type of optical networking...
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Destructive Interference
Destructive interference is a phenomenon that occurs when two or...
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Detector
Fiber-optic detectors are devices used in fiber-optic cables to detect...
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Diameter-mismatch Loss
Diameter-mismatch loss is a type of power loss in optical...
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Dielectric Filter
A dielectric filter is a type of optical fiber that...
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Diffraction Grating
A diffraction grating is an array of fine, parallel, equally...
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Diode
A diode is an electronic device that allows current to...
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Diode Laser
A diode laser is a type of semiconductor diode that...
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Diplexer
A diplexer is a device used to combine two or...
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Directional Coupler
A directional coupler is a device used in cables that...
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Dispersion
Dispersion is an optical phenomenon that occurs in optical cables,...
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Dispersion Compensation
Dispersion compensation is the process of compensating for the differences...
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Dispersion Management
Dispersion management is a technique used to counteract the dispersion...
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Dispersion Penalty
Dispersion penalty is a phenomenon in which pulses and edges...
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Dispersion Slope
Dispersion slope is a measure of the amount that the...
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Dispersion-compensating Fiber (DCF)
Dispersion-compensating fiber (DCF) is a special type of fiber optic...
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Dispersion-compensating Module (DCM)
A Dispersion-Compensating Module (DCM) is a device used in fiber...
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Dispersion-Shifted Fiber (DSF)
Dispersion-shifted fiber (DSF) is a type of optical fiber used...
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Distributed Bragg Reflection
Distributed Bragg Reflection (DBR) is a phenomenon of light reflection...
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Distributed Feedback Laser (DFB Laser)
Distributed Feedback Laser (DFB Laser) is a type of diode...
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Distribution System
A distribution system is a type of cable system that...
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Dominant Mode
The dominant mode is a term used to refer to...
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Dopant
Dopant is an impurity that is added to an optical...
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Double-window Fiber (Dual Window Fiber)
Double-window fiber, also known as dual-window fiber, is a type...
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Doubly Clad Fiber
Doubly clad fiber is an optical fiber that consists of...
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Drawing Tower
Drawing Tower is a system used to produce optical fiber...
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Drop
A customer drop cable is a cable that delivers service...
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Dual in-line package (DIP)
Dual in-line package (DIP) is a type of electronic package...
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Duplex
A duplex is a type of cable that contains two...
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Duplex Cable
Duplex cable refers to a type of cable that is...
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Duplex Transmission
Duplex transmission is a type of communication used in cables...
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Duplex (fiber optic patch cord)
A fiber optic duplex patch cord is a cable that...
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DVI
DVI cables are a type of digital video cable used...
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Edge-Emitting Diode (ELED)
Edge-Emitting Diode (ELED) is a type of light-emitting diode (LED)...
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Edge-Emitting Laser (EEL)
An edge-emitting laser (EEL) is a type of semiconductor laser...
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Effective Area
Effective area, in relation to cables, is an important factor...
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Electrical-to-optical converter (E/O)
An electrical-to-optical converter (E/O) is a device that converts electrical...
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Electromagnetic Radiation
Cables are physical conduits that are used to transmit signals,...
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Electro-Absorption Modulator
An Electro-Absorption Modulator (EAM) is an opto-electronic device used to...
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Ellipticity
Ellipticity is a term used to describe the shape of...
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Enclosure
An enclosure is a cabinet used to organize and store...
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Endoscope
An endoscope is a type of fiber-optic cable that enables...
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End Face
The end face of a ferrule is the end of...
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End finish
End finish is the term used to describe the quality...
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Equilibrium Mode Distribution (EMD)
The Equilibrium Mode Distribution (EMD) is a steady modal state...
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Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)
Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs) are an important component in modern...
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Ethernet
Ethernet is a local area network (LAN) standard that enables...
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Ethernet Cables
Ethernet is a high-speed networking system that connects computers, servers,...
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Evanescent Wave
An evanescent wave is a type of light wave that...
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Excess Loss
Excess Loss is the amount of loss that a passive...
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External Modulation
External modulation is a process in which the output of...
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Extinction Ratio
The extinction ratio is an important parameter to consider when...
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Extrinsic Loss
Extrinsic loss is a term used to describe losses that...
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E2000 Connector
The E2000/LX-5 connector is a small form factor designed for...
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Fabry Perot Laser
A Fabry-Perot laser is a type of laser oscillator that...
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Fabry-Perot (FP)
Fabry-Perot (FP) is a type of cable technology used to...
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Fall Time
Fall time, also referred to as turn-off time, is the...
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Fan-Out
Fan-Out is a type of multi-fiber cable design, used for...
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Faraday Effect
The Faraday Effect is an electromagnetic phenomenon that affects the...
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Fast Axis
Fast axis is a term used to describe the specific...
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FC Connector
FC connectors are a type of cable connector designed for...
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FC/PC
FC/PC is a type of fiber optic connector that stands...
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Ferrule
Ferrule is a cylindrical component used in cable connections to...
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Ferrule
A ferrule is an essential component of fiber optic cables...
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Fiberscope
A Fiberscope is an optical instrument used to examine the...
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Fiber Amplifier
An optical fiber amplifier is an optical fiber doped with...
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Fiber Bandwidth
Fiber bandwidth is a measure of the maximum amount of...
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Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG)
A fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is a type of optical...
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Fiber Fuse
Fiber Fusing is a mechanism used to protect fiber optic...
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Fiber Grating
Fiber Grating is a type of optical fiber cable that...
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Fiber Identifier
A fiber identifier is a device used to identify the...
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Fiber Optic Adapters
Fiber Optic Adapters are essential components for connecting two fiber...
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Fiber Optic Attenuator
A fiber optic attenuator is a device used in fiber...
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Fiber Optic Cable
Fiber optic cable is a type of cable that utilizes...
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Fiber Optic Cables
Fiber optic cables use glass or plastic to transmit light...
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Fiber Optic Communication System
Fiber optic communication systems involve the transmission of information, typically...
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Fiber Optic Connectors
Fiber Optic Connectors are essential components of a fiber optic...
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Fiber Optic Link
A fiber optic link is a cable assembly that is...
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Fiber Optic Modems
Fiber optic modems are specialized network communications devices used to...
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Fiber Optic Ribbon
Fiber optic ribbon is a type of optical fiber cable...
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Fiber Optic Sensor
Fiber optic sensors are a type of sensing device that...
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Fiber Optic Span
A fiber optic span is a type of cable that...
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Fiber Optic Splicing Kits
Fiber optic splicing kits are essential for connecting fiber optic...
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Fiber Optic Subsystem
Fiber optic subsystems are networks of fiber optic cables that...
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Fiber Optic Termination Kits
Fiber optic termination kits are essential tools for any cable...
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Fiber Optic Test Procedure (FOTP)
Fiber Optic Test Procedure (FOTP) is a set of standards...
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Fiber to the Building (FTTB)
Fiber to the Building (FTTB) is a type of fiber...
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Fiber to the Curb (FTTC)
Fiber to the Curb (FTTC) is a type of fiber...
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Fiber to the desk (FTTD)
Fiber to the Desk (FTTD) is a type of fiber...
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Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
Fiber to the Home (FTTH) is a type of broadband...
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Fiber to the Premises (FTTP)
Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) is a type of broadband...
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Fiber to the x (FTTx)
Fiber to the x (FTTx) is a technology that utilizes...
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Fiber Tracer
Fiber Tracer is a device used to check the continuity...
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Fiber Trunk Cables
Fiber trunk cables are pre-terminated fiber optic cable assemblies that...
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Fiber under test (FUT)
Fiber Under Test, or FUT, is a term used to...
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Fiber (optical fiber)
Fiber optics, or optical fiber, is a type of cable...
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Fiber-in-the-loop (FITL)
Fiber-in-the-loop (FITL) is a type of fiber optic service that...
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Fiber-Optic Gyroscope
A fiber-optic gyroscope is a device that uses light transmitted...
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Fibre Channel
Fibre Channel is a communication protocol used for transmitting data...
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Filled Cable
Filled cable is a type of cable construction in which...
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Filter
A band-pass filter is a device used in the transmission...
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Firewire
Firewire is a type of data cable that is commonly...
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Flooding Compound
A Flooding Compound is an important component of fiber-optic cable...
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Fluoride Glasses
Fluoride glasses are a special type of glass-like material made...
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Four Wave Mixing (FWM)
Four Wave Mixing (FWM) is a nonlinear optical effect that...
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Free-Space Optics (FSO)
Free-Space Optics (FSO) is a technology that uses lasers, light-emitting...
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Frequency
Frequency is an important concept to understand when dealing with...
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Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency Modulation (FM) is a method of transmission that is...
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Frequency-Division Multiplexing (FDM)
Frequency-Division Multiplexing (FDM) is a technique used to combine multiple...
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Frequency-shift Keying (FSK)
Frequency-shift Keying (FSK) is a form of frequency modulation which...
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Fresnel Reflection Loss
Fresnel Reflection Loss is a term used to describe the...
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Full Duplex
Full duplex is a type of data transmission that allows...
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Full width half maximum (FWHM)
Full-Width Half Maximum (FWHM) is a term used to describe...
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Fundamental Mode
The fundamental mode of a waveguide is the lowest order...
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Furcation Tubing
Furcation tubing is a type of protective tubing that is...
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Fused Coupler
A fused coupler is a type of cable assembly that...
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Fused Fibers
Fused fibers are a type of cable construction that is...
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Fusion Splice
Fusion splicing is the process of permanently joining two optical...
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Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (GaAlAs)
Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (GaAlAs) is a compound semiconductor material that...
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Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) is a type of semiconductor compound that...
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Gap Loss
Gap Loss is a type of loss that results from...
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Gap Loss Attenuator
A Gap Loss Attenuator (GLA) is an optical attenuator that...
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Gaussian Beam
The Gaussian Beam is a beam pattern used to approximate...
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Gbit/s
Gigabits per second (Gbit/s) is a measure of the speed...
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Ge
Germanium (Ge) is a grey-white semimetal element that is commonly...
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Gel
Gel is a substance used in cables to provide protection,...
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GHz
Gigahertz (GHz) is a unit of frequency measurement used to...
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Gigabit Ethernet (GBE)
Gigabit Ethernet (or 10-Gigabit Ethernet, 10GBASE-T) is a type of...
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Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)
Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) is a transceiver device which is...
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Graded-Index Fiber
Graded-index fiber is a type of optical fiber used in...
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Graded-Index Fiber Lens
Graded-index fiber lenses are optical components used in fiber optic...
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Gradient index (GRIN)
Gradient index (GRIN) lenses are optical components used in fiber...
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Group Delay
Group delay is a measure of the response time of...
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Group Delay Time
Group delay time is the difference in travel time through...
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Group Index
The group index is a measure of the speed of...
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Group Velocity
Group velocity is a term describing the velocity of propagation...
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Half-Duplex
Half-duplex is a type of data transmission system in which...
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Hard-Clad Silica Fiber
Hard-Clad Silica Fiber is a type of fiber-optic cable that...
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HDMI
HDMI cables are the ultimate convenience when it comes to...
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HDMI Extenders
HDMI extenders are cables that allow you to extend the...
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HDMI Splitters
HDMI splitters are cables designed to allow users to connect...
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High Loss Fiber
High Loss Fiber is a type of optical fiber cable...
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Hockey Puck
A hockey puck polishing fixture is a specialized tool used...
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Hybrid Cable
A hybrid cable is a type of cable that combines...
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Hybrid Composite Cables
A hybrid cable is a cable with multiple types of...
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Hybrid Fiber Coaxial Network (HFC Network)
HFC Network stands for Hybrid Fiber Coaxial Network, a telecommunication...
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Hybrid Fiber/Coax (HFC)
Hybrid Fiber/Coax (HFC) is a type of cable architecture that...
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Hydrogen Losses
Hydrogen losses refer to the increase in fiber connector attenuation...
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Index Matching Material
Index matching material is an essential component of cables and...
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Index of Refraction
The index of refraction (n) is a measure of how...
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Index Profile
Refractive index profile (RIP) is a measure of how light...
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Index-Matching Gel (Index-Matching Fluid)
Index-Matching Gel (Index-Matching Fluid) is a gel or fluid with...
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Indium Gallium Arsenide Phosphide (InGaAsP)
Indium Gallium Arsenide Phosphide (InGaAsP) is a semiconductor material used...
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Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs)
Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs) is a semiconductor material used in...
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Indium Phosphide (InP)
Indium Phosphide (InP) is a semiconductor material commonly used in...
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Infrared Emitting Diodes (IREDs)
Infrared Emitting Diodes (IREDs) are semiconductor devices that convert electrical...
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Infrared Fiber
Infrared fiber is a type of optical cable designed to...
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Infrared (IR)
Infrared (IR) cables are cables used to transmit infrared signals....
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Insertion Loss
Insertion loss is a measure of the amount of signal...
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Inside Plant
Inside Plant refers to the telecommunications infrastructure within a building....
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Integrated Detector/Preamplifier (IDP)
An integrated detector/preamplifier (IDP) is an electronic device used to...
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Integrated Optics
Integrated optics is a technology used to create optical cables...
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Intensity
Intensity is a term that is commonly used in relation...
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Intensity Modulation (IM)
Intensity Modulation (IM) is a type of modulation used in...
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Interchannel Isolation
Interchannel isolation is a term used to describe the ability...
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Interference
Interference is the sum of all electromagnetic signals, both wanted...
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Interference Filter
Interference filters, also known as dielectric filters, are optical filters...
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Interferometer
Interferometry is a technique used to measure the accuracy of...
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Interleaver
An optical interleaver is a device used in cable systems...
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Intermodulation (Mixing)
Intermodulation, also known as mixing, is a fiber nonlinearity mechanism...
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International Standards Organization (ISO)
The International Standards Organization (ISO) is an international federation of...
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International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is an intergovernmental body that...
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Internet service provider (ISP)
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company or organization...
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Intrinsic Losses
Intrinsic Losses refer to any losses that occur in a...
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In-line Amplifier
An in-line amplifier is a device that is placed within...
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Jacket
A cable jacket, also known as a cable sheath, is...
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Jumper Cable
Jumper cables are a type of cable used to create...
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Kevlar
Kevlar is a synthetic compound developed by DuPont that is...
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Keystone Inserts
Keystone inserts are an essential component of any cable system...
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Keystone Jacks
Keystone jacks are commonly used in networking to terminate cables...
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Lambertian Emitter
Lambertian emitters are a type of emitter that emits light...
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Laser Optimized Multimode Fiber (LOMMF)
Laser Optimized Multimode Fiber (LOMMF) is an optical fiber developed...
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Laser-Optimized Multi-Mode Fiber (LOMMF)
Laser-Optimized Multi-Mode Fiber (LOMMF) is a type of multi-mode optical...
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Launch Fiber (Launch cable)
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cable is a type of...
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Line Power
Line power is often considered 120 VAC from an AC...
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Loose Tube
Loose Tube cables are an important type of fiber optic...
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Loss Budget
A loss budget is a predetermined amount of allowed loss,...
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Mach-Zehnder Interferometer
A Mach-Zehnder interferometer is an optical device used to separate...
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Macro Cell Towers
Macro cell towers can support multiple cellular wireless carriers, public...
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Mandrel Wrapping
Mandrel wrapping is a technique used to modify the modal...
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Messenger Cable
A messenger is a parabolic structure that is added to...
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Mil-Spec Cables
Mil-Spec cables are designed to meet military specifications, providing reliable...
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Mode Stripper
A mode stripper is a device used to remove high-order...
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Modular Plugs
Modular plugs are a type of cable connector that can...
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Modulator
A Modulator is a device used in cables to impose...
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Mounting Brackets
Mounting brackets are an essential component of any cable management...
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Multimode Optical Fiber
Multimode fiber cable is a type of fiber optic cable...
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Multi-Mode Fiber
Multi-mode fiber is an optical fiber cable designed to transmit...
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MU Connector
The MU connector is a small form factor SC (Subscriber...
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NA Mismatch Loss
Numerical Aperture Mismatch Loss, also known as NA Mismatch Loss,...
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Network Adapters
Network adapters are devices used to connect computers to a...
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Network Bridges
Network bridges are devices used to connect two different networks...
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Network Cables
Network cables are a crucial part of any network, allowing...
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Network Cable Testers
A network cable tester is an essential tool for network...
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Network Hubs
Network Hubs are devices used to help connect computers and...
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Network Interface Cards
Network Interface Cards (NICs) are computer hardware components that enable...
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Network Jumper Cables
Network Jumper Cables are essential tools for connecting two Ethernet...
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Network Patch Cords
Network patch cords, also known as patch cables, are an...
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Network Routers
Network routers are an essential component of any network infrastructure....
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Network Switches
Network switches are an important part of any network, acting...
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Network Tools
Network Tools are specialized tools used to create, maintain, and...
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Neutral Density Filter
A Neutral Density Filter, also known as a gray filter,...
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Node
A network node is an essential part of any network...
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Non Dispersion-Shifted Fiber (NDSF)
Non-Dispersion Shifted Fiber (NDSF) is a type of single-mode fiber...
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Numerical Aperture (NA)
Numerical Aperture (NA) is a measurement that expresses the light-gathering...
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Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is a standardization model developed...
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Optical Fiber Nonconductive General Purpose (OFNG)
Optical Fiber Nonconductive General Purpose (OFNG) cables are an important...
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Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum (OFNP)
Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum (OFNP) cable is a special type...
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Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum (OFNP)
Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum (OFNP) is a type of fiber...
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Optical Fiber Nonconductive Riser (OFNR)
Optical Fiber Nonconductive Riser (OFNR) is a type of fiber...
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Optical Time-domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
An Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is a device used to...
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Opto-electronic integrated circuit (OEIC)
Opto-electronic integrated circuits (OEICs) are an important part of the...
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Panel Mount Connectors
Panel mount connectors are a type of electrical connector that...
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Passband
Passband is a term used to describe the range of...
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Passive Branching Device
A passive branching device is a device used to divide...
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Patch Cables
Patch cables are a type of cable used to connect...
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Patch Cable Kits
Patch Cable Kits are perfect for the DIYer looking to...
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Patch Cords
Patch cords are cables used to connect one device to...
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Patch Panels
Patch panels are an important component of any cabling infrastructure....
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Photodetector
A photodetector is an optoelectronic transducer that is used to...
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Plastic Clad Silica (PCS Fiber)
Fiber-Plastic Clad Silica (FPCS) is a type of fiber used...
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Plenum Cable
A Plenum cable is a type of cable designed for...
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Polarization Maintaining fiber
Panda fiber is a type of polarization-maintaining fiber (PMF) that...
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Polish Fiber Optic Connector
Polish is a type of finish used on a connector...
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Power over Ethernet
Power over Ethernet (PoE) provides DC electrical power to Ethernet...
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Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows power...
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Quadrature Phase-shift Keying (QPSK)
Quadrature Phase-shift Keying (QPSK) is a type of digital modulation...
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Quantum Efficiency
Quantum efficiency is an important concept when discussing cables. It...
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Rackmount
Rackmount cable management is a critical component of any data...
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Radiation-hardened Fiber
Radiation-hardened fiber is a type of fiber optic cable designed...
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Raman Amplifier
Raman amplifiers are a type of fiber optic cable used...
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Rare Earth Doped Fiber
Rare Earth Doped Fiber is a type of optical fiber...
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Remote Radio Head (RRH) or Remote Radio Unit (RRU)
A Remote Radio Head (RRH), also called a Remote Radio...
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Repeater
A repeater is a device that is used in conjunction...
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Return Loss
Return loss is a measure of the power lost due...
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Ring
A looped ring cable is a type of cable that...
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RJ45 Connectors
RJ45 connectors are an essential component for establishing reliable wired...
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RJ45 Crimp Tools
RJ45 Crimp Tools are specialized tools used for connecting cables...
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RJ45 Jacks
RJ45 jacks are the most commonly used type of cable...
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RJ45 Plugs
RJ45 plugs are used to connect cables to devices such...
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SATA Cables
SATA cables are cables used to connect hard drives and...
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Satellite Wireless
A satellite is an object in orbit around the earth....
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Self-phase modulation (SPM)
Self-phase modulation (SPM) is an optical nonlinearity that occurs in...
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Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA)
A semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) is a type of optical...
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SFP Loopback
SFP Loopback is a small form factor test fixture used...
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SFP Modules
SFP modules, also known as Small Form-factor Pluggable transceivers, are...
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Simplex Fiber Cable
A simplex is a fiber optic patch cord is a...
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Single Mode Fiber (SMF)
Single Mode Fiber (SMF) is a type of optical fiber...
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Single-Mode Fiber
Single-Mode Fiber is a type of optical fiber that is...
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Single-mode Optical Fiber
Single-mode is a type of optical fiber that supports the...
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Small Cells
Small cells are miniature radio access points characterized by low...
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Soliton
A soliton is an optical pulse that retains its original...
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Splicing Tools
Splicing tools are essential for working with cables. These tools...
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Subscription channel connector (SC Connector)
The SC Connector, or Subscription Channel Connector, is an optical...
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SuperCell
A SuperCell is a technique for providing Internet services to...
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Tap Port
The Tap Port is an important component of an electrical...
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Telephone Cables
Telephone cables are essential for telephone systems and the transmission...
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Thermoelectric cooler (TEC)
Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are devices used in electronic assemblies, such...
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Thermo-Optic Switches
Thermo-optic switches are an important component in the world of...
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Throughput Port
Cables are an integral part of any electronic device that...
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Tight Buffered Cable
Tight buffered cables are cables that have a protective coating...
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USB
USB cables are an essential tool used for connecting computers...
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USB Cables
USB cables are essential for connecting various devices to computers...
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USB Extenders
USB extenders are an essential tool for extending the distance...
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USB Splitters
USB splitters are a type of cable that allows a...
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Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA)
A Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA) is an important piece of...
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Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL)
VCSELs, or Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers, are a type...
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Visual Fault Locator
A Visual Fault Locator (VFL) is an essential tool for...
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Voice/Data
Cables are an essential component in the world of telecommunications,...
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Wall Jacks
Wall jacks are an essential tool for any home or...
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Wall Plates
Wall plates are essential components when it comes to connecting...
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Waveguide Coupler
A waveguide coupler is a device used to transfer light...
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Wavelength Adapter
A wavelength adapter is a type of device used to...
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Wavelength Routing Switch (WRS)
A Wavelength Routing Switch (WRS) is a type of switch...
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Wavelength Selective Coupler
A Wavelength Selective Coupler (WSC) is an optical device that...
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Wireless Access Points
Wireless access points are an essential part of any modern...
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Wireless Communication
Wireless communication uses electromagnetic, acoustic, or optical means of transmitting...
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Wire Harness
A wire harness is an assembly of multiple cables and wires...
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Wire Managers
Cable managers are an essential tool for organizing and maintaining...
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Zero Dispersion-Shifted Fiber
Zero dispersion-shifted fiber (ZDSF) is an optical fiber cable used...
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Zip Cord Fiber
Zip cord fiber is a two-fiber cable that consists of...
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5G
5G is fifth-generation cellular technology. It deploys speeds from 40...
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6G
6G is sixth-generation wireless. It’s designed to use higher frequencies,...
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