Two basic fiber optic connector termination methods have been optimized over many years. Do you know the difference?
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About Eric Leichter
Eric Leichter is a Manager for Training and Technology within the CommScope Enterprise division, where he researches leading technologies and provides application and product training on industry solutions. He has almost 15 years of experience with telecommunications and optical fiber solutions including roles supporting application and field engineering, product management, Standards and training. While supporting a mix of data center, campus, and outside plant applications, Eric has experience with a multitude of vendor and generic solutions sets. He is a patent holder, has provided several dozen published articles and conference presentations, and is a LEED Green Associate. Eric has an engineering degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and an MBA from Gardner-Webb University.
Let’s Connect About Fiber Field Termination
Posted by Eric Leichter on January 4th, 2012 | No Comments »
Category: Enterprise, Products/Solutions
Fiber Testing Update – Encircled Flux An Improvement Over Previous Methods
Posted by Eric Leichter on September 30th, 2011 | No Comments »
Category: Data Centers, Enterprise, Optical Solutions, Standards
Standards spend a lot of effort developing and improving test methods for all types of cabling. What would be the point of having performance requirements if there was not a uniform way to test for them?
Thanks for voting! The winner is…
Posted by Eric Leichter on September 21st, 2011 | No Comments »
Category: Announcements, Data Centers, Enterprise, Industry Trends, Intelligent Buildings
Our readers have varied interests when it comes to data center topics. In a recent poll, no single subject ranked over 15%. The winning topic may surprise you, but there’s still time for you to vote.
What More Do You Want to Know About Data Centers?
Posted by Eric Leichter on August 12th, 2011 | No Comments »
Category: Announcements, Data Centers, Enterprise, Industry Trends, Intelligent Buildings, Products/Solutions, Standards
The data center is a complicated place. Take our poll and tell us what topic you want us to write about in www.commscopeblogs.com
It’s Not Spring Cleaning For Optical Networks—More Like “Smart” Cleaning And Proper Maintenance
Posted by Eric Leichter on August 3rd, 2011 | No Comments »
Category: Data Centers, Enterprise, Industry Trends, Optical Solutions
As higher bandwidth solutions require lower and lower loss, cleaning has never been more of an issue with optical systems than today. An informative video from Interop Las Vegas 2011 highlights the benefits of cleaning within optical networks.
Who Thinks About Data Centers In Alaska?
Posted by Eric Leichter on July 11th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Category: Broadband, Coverage and capacity, Data Centers, Enterprise, Intelligent Buildings, Wireless
Recently, Eric Leichter took a family vacation in Sitka, Alaska and learned that connecting to the internet through his smart phone was easier than he expected and that there is a host of mobile applications to make the trip more fun.
They Are Playing My Song…..Everywhere!
Posted by Eric Leichter on June 24th, 2011 | No Comments »
Category: Broadband, Enterprise, Industry Trends, Innovations
With the intense investment in cloud computing – music, videos, photos and anything else is tied to the cloud instead of a device. This evolution can mean network upgrades that support increased bandwidth.
Where to place your data center cabling? Overhead or Underfloor – Is one better than the other?
Posted by Eric Leichter on April 14th, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Category: Data Centers, Enterprise, Industry Trends, Uncategorized
In the data center world, there is a strong trend to place low voltage cabling overhead instead of underneath the cabinets in a raised floor area. What information does a designer need to consider before making a final decision?
What Is Appropriate Density?
Posted by Eric Leichter on March 4th, 2011 | No Comments »
Category: Data Centers, Enterprise, Industry Trends, Intelligent Buildings
Is standard, high, or ultra high density shelves best for your network? The key is to choose a solution that supports the appropriate density requirements at each location within your network.
An Open Debate About Bend-Insensitive Multimode Fiber—That Is Exactly What We Need
A open debate about Bend-Insensitive Multimode Fiber (BIMMF) is exactly what we need to evaluate its potential risks and rewards. Before the industry adopts or rejects a new technology, it is important that all of the information is available to make the right decision and to develop standards.
