What is a fiber optic ‘node tail’ assembly?
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January 17, 2023What is the maximum 10g multimode fiber distance?
January 12, 202310G multimode fiber (MMF) is a type of fiber optic cable that is capable of supporting 10 Gbps data transfer rates. It is designed for use in high-speed network applications and is typically used in data centers, enterprise networks, and other short distance applications. The distance over which 10G MMF can transmit data is limited …
TyRex Technology Family Best of 2022
December 21, 2022The year 2022 brought back in-person events and new initiatives for the TyRex Technology Family. Some honorable mentions for this year include the team’s visit to AMUG and the addition of our new research entity, STG 4 Fronts. As we continue to add new additive manufacturing technologies to explore alongside upgrading our facilities, it’s important …
Megladon Fiber Optic Products Launch Through Mouser Electronics Distribution
January 7, 2022Customers can expect immediate shipping and quick delivery through partnership with global logistics network. AUSTIN, Texas – Megladon Manufacturing, an Austin-based fiber optic assembly company, announced today a selection of their products launching on the Mouser Electronics distribution platform, reaching new market segments and leveraging the efficiency of a global supply chain network …
TyRex Technology Family Best of 2021
December 29, 20212021 had its highs and lows, but the TyRex Technology Family ultimately proved that it is a company that is Built to Last as we persevered and thrived throughout the year. We had a lot of great moments in 2021, so it’s time to take a look back at our accomplishments as we prepare for …
Custom Fiber Optic Mandrel
October 7, 2021A recent collaboration between TekRex and Megladon resulted in a super-compact fiber routing application. A mandrel system was designed to coil discrete lengths of fiber cable into the cassette, nesting them into one another. The size of the unit, with 7 nesting coils, over 460m of glass and 22 splices, is about the size of …
Fiber Optics in Focus
September 28, 2021LC Connectors In this Fiber Optics in Focus video series, we’re honing in on some of the industry’s most used and well-known fiber optic products Megladon has to offer. To kick this series off, we’re focusing on the LC connector. The LC connector is the most common fiber optic connector favored by telecom …
Fiber Face-Off: Field vs Factory Terminated Fiber Optic Cables
August 11, 2021The terms ‘field terminated’ and ‘factory terminated’ are common for many fiber optic technicians, but the average person would not know the difference. A ‘terminated’ fiber optic cable is simply a cable with a connector attached to the end – the connector plugs into a network and transfers data via the cable. Field terminated cables allow valuable flexibility, but require highly skilled technicians …
The Checkup: Putting Your Fiber Optic Network to the Test
July 20, 2021The sharp increase in demand for more bandwidth, along with demand for the fastest transmission medium possible, has stressed the importance of reliable fiber optic test and measurement methods.