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Contamination during polishing can lead to scratching and inconsistent results.
Thoroughly cleaning the fixture and ferrules between every #fiberopticpolishing step helps ensure a cleaner, more reliable polishing process.

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September 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Re-cleaning connectors after installation is costly, time-consuming and avoidable.

Inspection before every connector mating helps prevent testing delays, performance loss and connector damage saving time and money on every job.

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August 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Did you know the key features of a multi-position connector?

🔹 Up to 400 Gbps speeds
🔹 Compact, high-density design
🔹 Low insertion loss
🔹 Durable for repeated connections

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August 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Did you know? Return Loss (RL) is the reflection of signal power, usually resulting from inserting a device (such as a connector or other component) in an optical fiber path.

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July 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Did you know? Ferrules and MPO/MTP connectors follow strict standards for assembly and understanding them matters.

🔹 IEC 61754-5 for MT ferrules
🔹 IEC 61754-7 for #MPO formats
🔹TIA-604-5 & -18 standards define these connectors

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June 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Did you know? #ReturnLoss (RL) is the reflection of signal power, usually resulting from inserting a device (such as a connector or other component) in an optical fiber path.

Learn more about RL: https://bit.ly/4oKZ8yn
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May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Did you know the key features of a multi-position connector?

🔹 Up to 400 Gbps speeds
🔹 Compact, high-density design
🔹 Low insertion loss (🔹 Durable for repeated connections

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4saLrK4
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April 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Did you know?

The ‘smaller footprint’ of LC Connectors makes them ideal for high-density applications like data centers, SFP and SFP+ transceivers, Local Area Networks and enterprise networks.

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March 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Did you know? Return Loss (RL) is the reflection of signal power, usually resulting from inserting a device (such as a connector or other component) in an optical fiber path.

Learn more about RL: https://bit.ly/4oKZ8yn
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March 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Learn more about Insertion loss (IL) and more on our website: https://bit.ly/4qOifZB
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February 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Ferrules and MPO/MTP® connectors follow strict standards and understanding them matters.

🔹 IEC 61754-5 for MT ferrules
🔹 IEC 61754-7 for MPO formats
🔹TIA-604-5 & -18 standards define these connectors

Learn more in our article: https://bit.ly/4k6ju3G
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February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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When considering newer, smaller form-factor connectors, it’s helpful to understand their evolution, starting with SC connectors.

Learn more about SC Connector design solutions and benefits for todays applications: https://bit.ly/4s7rlBL
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January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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What is refractive index (RI) and why does it matter?

Refractive index measures how light travels through a material. A higher RI means light moves more slowly, causing a greater change in direction as it passes through the material.

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January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Re-cleaning connectors after installation is costly, time-consuming and avoidable.

Inspection before every connector mating helps prevent testing delays, performance loss and connector damage saving time and money on every job.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aKnlNx
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January 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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It is common to inject #epoxy into the rear of a #ferrule, until a small bead of epoxy is seen exiting the ferrule tip. This ensures that the entire ferrule hole has been filled with epoxy prior to inserting fiber.

Learn more in our blog: https://bit.ly/4cdufx0
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January 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Even for a seemingly straightforward process step such as #fiberoptic crimping, you need to have good manufacturing procedures, the right tools, good-quality components, and well-trained operators.

Learn more about proper #crimping techniques: https://bit.ly/4f43HyD
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December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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It is common to inject #epoxy into the rear of a #ferrule, until a small bead of epoxy is seen exiting the ferrule tip. This ensures that the entire ferrule hole has been filled with epoxy prior to inserting fiber.

Read our blog article to learn more: https://bit.ly/4cdufx0
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Fiber end-face defects (scratches, pits, cracks) and particle contamination have a direct impact on the performance of the #connector, which contributes to poor IL/RL.

Learn more in our blog "What Causes Poor IL/RL in Fiber Optic Connectors?": https://bit.ly/4oKZ8yn
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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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The most direct method to de-gas an unfilled epoxy is to centrifuge.

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November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Determining if a fiber optic connector is over-polished is difficult to gauge. Without precise gauges, the best alternative is to track polish cycles.

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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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When working with epoxies, less handling means greater safety.

Remember:
🔹 More handling = more exposure = increased chances of allergic reaction.
🔹 Less handling = less exposure = decreased chances of allergic reaction.

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November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Did you know? The ‘smaller footprint’ of LC Connectors makes them ideal for high-density applications like data centers, SFP and SFP+ transceivers, Local Area Networks (LAN) and enterprise networks, making them the most commonly used connectors today. #FOCTips

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October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The LC Connector’s latch design allows easy connect/disconnect while ensuring a strong, stable fiber connection—perfect for data centers, telecom, and network environments where precision and reliability matter most.

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October 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM