Articles By: Colin Yao

How to Check Fiber Optics Like a Pro

What are Fiber Optic Inspection Microscopes? Fiber optic inspection microscopes are used to inspect the end face of a optical connector or cleaved fiber. Two types of fiber optic microscopes are popular on the market: fiber optic connector termination inspection and fiber patch panel ferrule inspection. Magnification levels of fiber scope are available at 200X [...]

Choosing Fiber Optic Patch Cables

What is a fiber optic patch cable Fiber optic patch cable, often called fiber optic patch cord or fiber jumper cable, is a optical cable terminated with connectors on both ends. It has two major application areas: computer work station to outlet and patch panels or optical cross connect distribution center. They are for indoor [...]

Fiber Optic Continuity Testers Explained

Fiber Optic Continuity Testers Explained

What is a fiber optic continuity tester? Fiber continuity tester is also called fiber optic continuity checker. It is the simplest visual test of a fiber optic cable link. To function properly, a fiber optic cable link must be “continuous”, meaning no breakage, either within the fiber cable or in the fiber connectors, should exist. [...]