Working with fiber optics can be hazardous to your health. This article explains why, and offers advice for keeping safe.

Fiber optic rotary joints enable signal transmission between two cables, even as they rotate in opposite directions to one another. Find out how in this article.

Multimode fiber optic systems are lagging behind singlemode systems in terms of growth. However, multimode is still the fiber of choice for many applications. Find out why in this article.

Technicians who are new to fiber optics may experience confusion over fiber optic test equipment that have similar names and uses. In this article, learn the difference between a Fiber Optic Fault Checker, Visual Fault Locator and other commonly used testing devices.

Entitled Fiber Backbone Security Underground vs. Aerial, addresses security issues relating to these two cabling installation methods. Specifically, this paper explores issues relating to physical security of fiber optic telecommunications backbones as they pertain to the terrorist threat.

Initially, fiber optic systems and components can seem more costly than their copper wire counterparts. However, because of the enormous capacity of fiber optic systems, such systems can often be upgraded at less cost. This can mean substantial savings over time.

Although FTTH is still very new, the need for it is growing at a rapid rate. How would you like to use video on demand where you can select from thousands of movie titles, and if you choose to own it, just click on an icon to buy it? Or how about watching the world series, missing a home run and just rewind, or pause. You will also be able to purchase MLB merchandise by clicking the MLB store icon on your TV. These are just some of the features of future of FTTH.