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Understanding Fiber Connector Types

By Eric Bodley in Connectors, Cable, Fiber Nov 22, 2024 0 comment

Fiber optic connectors are available in a variety of formats depending on the cable type and connection style. This article explores the connectors commonly used in audio-visual, networking, broadcast, broadband […]

Connecting Twisted Pair Devices to a Fiber Optic Cable

By Eric Bodley in Networking, Signal Distribution, Fiber Nov 22, 2024 0 comment

While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of connected devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair connections. To help bridge the copper-fiber divide, media […]

Extending Security Cameras over Fiber

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Security, Networking, Signal Distribution Nov 21, 2024 0 comment

While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of security and access control devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair connections. To help bridge the […]

Mechanical vs. Fusion Splicing — What’s Best?

By Eric Bodley in Tools, Fiber Nov 19, 2024 0 comment

Fiber has become more widely integrated thanks to its bandwidth, reliability, durability and cost. In fact, many installations now include fiber in each standard prewire bundle thanks to bulk cable […]

Essential Testing Equipment for AV Technicians

By Eric Bodley in Testers Oct 16, 2024 0 comment

We’re often asked: what are the essential testing tools that my technicians absolutely need? After all, there are hundreds of products that analyze low-voltage signals, cables and connections. Some are […]

PDF Download: Comparing HDMI Extender Technology

By Eric Bodley in HDMI, Signal Distribution Oct 14, 2024 0 comment

What’s the best technology for extending HDMI? DSC, HDBaseT or SDVoE? When should HDMI over fiber extenders be selected over twisted pair extenders? Is it possible to extend control and […]

HDMI Video Testers: Choosing the Right Tool

By Eric Bodley in HDMI, Testers Oct 10, 2024 0 comment

HDMI installations are notoriously hard to troubleshoot. Transmission length, device compliancy, resolution, handshaking and a myriad of other complexities go into a successful connection, and a single out-of-sync signal can […]

Fiber Optic Testers: Choosing the Right Tool

By Eric Bodley in Testers, Fiber Oct 09, 2024 0 comment

Pulling and terminating fiber is only the start of the installation… how do you ensure the high-bandwidth cable you’re integrating fully performs to spec? After all, tight bends, dirty connections […]

Rapidly Installing Fiber Demarcations — No Terminating Required!

By Eric Bodley in Fiber Oct 08, 2024 0 comment

Fiber broadband has become a necessary part of residential network, security and audio-visual installations. As of 2024, over 50% of US homes have access to fiber-based internet with over 69 […]

Network Cable Testers: Choosing the Right Tool

By Eric Bodley in Networking, Testers Oct 07, 2024 0 comment

Platinum Tools® delivers powerful, easy-to-use testing equipment for the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of low-voltage cables and networks. Whether you need to verify cable continuity and length, map network locations […]

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