On the Road to a Faster Network

The Potential of Modern Network Technology

How can network operators get more bandwidth to their customers? That is a crucial question on the way to a gigabit society. Modern network technology offers a number of different approaches, for example DSL Vectoring. Here an overview.

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Modal Noise Disturbs Performance

A Note on the Quality of FO Connectors

Modal noise is a phenomenon that can seriously impair signal transmission via multimode optical fibers. It can, however, be minimized by using top-quality connectors. R&M takes a look at the background.

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The Key to Error-Free Data Transmission

What’s Behind Standards and Measurements

Signal integrity is the real key to error-free data transmission. And the eye diagram makes it visible. Here, we take a look at exactly what’s behind the standards and measurements.

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Fiber Age: flexible, modular

Interview with Alexander Huber, click to move

Alexander Huber founded the consulting agency “click to move” to professionally accompany communities on the long road into the fiber optic age. In an interview with R&M, he talks about his experiences that could well help a number of communities in the decision-making process.

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Ahead of the Standards

R&M Defines Grades for Multimode

To date there is no international standard for multimode fiber optic connectors - unlike singlemode models. R&M closes this gap with its own definition of grades for multimode connectors that make extremely though demands.

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How Precise are Field Measuring Devices?

Watch the Quality of Your Measurements!

The purpose of field testers for LAN cabling parameters is to make certification and acceptance measurements quick and simple. Providing, of course, they are accurate enough for the job. High-quality measurements protect users from making the wrong decisions.

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Bionics: Technology from Nature

The Secrets of the Cat. 6A ISO Module

We are taking another in-depth look at the Cat. 6A ISO module from R&M. Take a look at the tiny but extremely sturdy insulation displacement contacts and connecting blades. Nature helped us to develop the best copper connection technology of all times.

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Quality Confirmed: Cat. 6A ISO Module in Action

Breakthrough in Copper Cabling

The first measurements for fomal acceptance of this equipment confirm it: The Cat. 6A ISO module from R&M is setting new standards in copper cabling. The installation implemented in various customer projects boast exceptional NEXT reserves.

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Dust, Vibrations and Splashing

Cabling in Industrial Environments

Industrial environments put cabling under increased duress. Vibrations, heat, dust, water vapor and oil push Ethernet connections with regular contacts to the limits of their loadability and often beyond.

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Shorter Links for 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet

Fiber Optic Cabling in Data Centers

More performance – shorter links. Data centers planning a fiber optic infrastructure for using 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet should keep the 100 meter distance in mind. Learn the reasons for the restrictions in the IEEE 802.3ba standard.

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Is Your Compensation Stable?

Taking a Critical Look Inside the RJ45

Can you install a system and then just forget about it? No, you cannot! If you operate high-performance data networks with copper cabling, you also have to attend to the finer points in ongoing operations such as stable compensation in the connection modules.

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FTTH: Involves More Than Just Bandwidth

Interview with Professor Hartwig Tauber

The fiber optic age can open up entirely new dimensions for all of us. Fiber to the Home (FTTH) means much more than just ultra-fast Internet access. Europe still lags behind Asia and USA. We spoke about these issues with Professor Hartwig Tauber, the Director General of the FTTH Council Europe.

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The Road to 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet

Parallel Optical Connectivity Technology

New standards and new systems for data centers: Soon, 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet, parallel optical connectivity technology and the use of highly developed MPO/MTP® connectors will be order of the day.

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