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When Technical Director Bård Egil Torgersen at TV 2 urgently needed special connectors, Foss Fiber Optics sprang into action. Within just five days, the issue was resolved.

On October 15th, a group from our production team in Norway had the unique opportunity to visit TE Connectivity in Swindon for an in-depth training session on COP (Continuous Operational Process) and product awareness. This visit was a crucial part of our ongoing development and improvement efforts.

A data centre is a physical space that houses the hardware and computing systems that support a business' digital activity. Data centres store critical data and applications, such as email, databases, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) is a technology used in fiber-optic communication to transmit multiple signals over a single fiber. WDM divides the fiber into channels with different wavelengths, allowing multiple signals to be transmitted simultaneously. There are three main types of WDM: WDM, CWDM, and DWDM, all of which increase the capacity of the fiber.

There are two main types of fiber for telecommunications: multimode and single mode. What are the differences between these, and when should you use single mode or multimode?

FPD66 is a compact wall box for DIN rail and wall mounting of fiber optic cables. Despite the modest dimensions of the box, the fiberoptic bending radius and the installers ability to do work in the box, is taken care of. To ensure easy assembly, the adapter plate and the lid can be removed.

In demanding environments, completely different requirements are imposed on fiber connectors and cables than ordinary equipment can supply. Foss has several series with robust contacts and makes Plug & Play solutions designed for our customer’s needs.

ProBeam is a fiber connector designed for use in temporary connections. Originally, the system was developed for military applications, but now the industry has also discovered this very robust contact.

Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) is a cost-effective and efficient method for increasing the capacity of existing fiber lines. This is achieved by dividing the fiber into channels with different wavelengths, allowing multiple signals to be transmitted over the same fiber. Each wavelength carries its own signal with full bandwidth. When needed, the systems can be expanded to gradually increase the transmission capacity of the line.

Digitalization is relevant in industrial environments. Equipment and processes can be remotely controlled and monitored. This places great demands on the communication equipment. Fiber optic cables are immune to electromagnetic noise and have high transmission capacity. This makes fiber optics the natural solution for modern and robust communication.

Wavelength multiplexing is a good and affordable method of transmitting multiple signals across the same fiber. Each wavelength (color) transports a signal. In this way, you can significantly increase the capacity of existing fiber lines. Combined with Optical Add / Drop Multiplexer (OADM), one can pick and / or add single wavelengths on the way between endpoints. A major advantage of using passive wavelength multiplexing is also that the method is protocol and speed independent.

Since the beginning of 2017, Mesta, Norway's largest contractor in the field of maintenance and road engineering, have worked on a major upgrade with the security system in a tunnel in Bergen, Norway. To avoid closing the tunnel during the day, all work has been done by night. Because of this, it has been important to have a robust and flexible temporary safety system inside the tunnel.

Two terms that are often confused in fiber optics are dB and dBm. Both describe power, but there is a significant difference between them.

In relatively few years, high speed internet access has become a necessity for most people in daily routines. No matter if you are working from home, watching Netflix from the couch, listening to music from Spotify or gaming online, a stabile and fast connection is needed. For years, WDM technology has been applied in order to achieve this infrastructure, at a reasonable cost and within the physical limitations that we face.

The ever increasing demand for data bandwidth has led to a massive roll-out of optical fibres in both central and rural areas of Norway. The passive infrastructure has been deployed, awaiting future technology upgrades. Point to point or point to multipoint networks, Single Family Units or Multi Dwelling Units, we have created a set of product solutions that will secure traffic stability and subscriber satisfaction. The solutions comprise ODF solutions in the ONT, outside splice closures with or without integrated optical splitters, a selection of wall boxes and products for inside optical wiring down to the OLT at the subscriber´s residence.

Are you in need of specialized fiber optic solutions? At Foss Fiberoptics, we have our own production facilities in Norway and Slovakia to cater to your unique requirements. With over three decades of experience, we have made locally manufactured products our cornerstone since 1984. This approach allows us to ensure quick deliveries and flexible product solutions tailored to your specifications.

Foss  as a long-term supplier of Splice-on connectors for Slovak Telekom, provides training and special holders for fiber optic splicers.

An optical connector is usually male. Two connectors are connected together via an adapter and characterized by two optical parameters, insertion loss and reflected power. Additionally, the connectors must meet geometrical requirements for the ferrule (radius of curvature, apex offset, and protrusion/retraction).

Seikoh Giken, represented by Foss Fiber Optics, s.r.o., is launching a new uniboot LC Intelli-Cross Pro connector. New connector brings several improvements.

The MDC connector from US CONEC belongs to the class of VSFF (Very Small Form Factor) duplex connectors for singlemode and multimode applications. The MDC connector uses a standard 1.25mm diameter ferrule, also used for LC connectors and is terminated onto 2-fibers optical cable with outer diameter up to 2 mm.

Foss Fibre Optics, s.r.o. offers QSeal connector features 2 and 4 channel push-pull plugs. Connector is IP67 sealed. The QSeal connector line is intermateable with Neutrik´s opticalCON DUO and QUAD connectors.

Termini size 16, are designed for use in D38999 Series III circular connectors. Ferrules have the diameter of 1,6mm.

For more than 20 years Seikoh Giken and the Foss group have had a close cooperation within the fibre optical arena.

Requirements for increased packet in ODF require new High Density (HD) optical patch cords. With our new patch cords in UniBoot design, a round 2 mm cable will contain 2 fibre.

Industrial environments place great demands on equipment. Both mechanical stress and large temperature variations can make standard materials unsuitable.

Rough maritime environments require products with uncompromising quality. Wet and salty environments with mechanical stress and large temperature variations can make standard materials unsuitable. The products must also be easy to install and maintain.

Roads and railways place great demands on the network's reliability. The fiber optic equipment must withstand both mechanical stress an large temperature variations. This can make standard materials unsuitable.