OM4 Multimode Fiber Nears Widespread Standardization (Lightwave Magazine, November 2009)
OFS’ David Mazzarese explains how completion of the OM4 specification for multimode optical fiber cables will have a ripple effect on other standards.

Another Case of the Bends – Ultra Bend-Insensitive Fiber Gives FTTH Deployers More Options (Broadband Properties Magazine, October 2009)
In this article OFS’ Guy Swindell analyzes how deploying ultra bend-insensitive fiber in both MDUs and single-family housing can provide cost-effective installations. Real deployments, such as Sunset Digital in southwestern Virginia, are reviewed.

OFS Highlights Ultra Bend-Insensitive Fiber at the FTTH Conference 2009 (The Lightwave Channel, October 2009)
OFS’ John George Discusses Ultra Bend-Insensitive Fiber at the FTTH Conference 2009. This video also shows the live EZ-Bend® Optical Cable demo that OFS had at the booth, and an interesting display highlighting how the cables can withstand sharp bends, 90 degree corners, staples, and weights.

Efficient FTTH Design for Rural Broadband Deployment (FTTH Prism, September 2009)
There is an opportunity to utilize Broadband Stimulus funding to provide what many consider to be the “ultimate” broadband- FTTH. To utilize Stimulus funds to their fullest, OFS has developed a cost efficient rural FTTH design approach (explained in this article) that allows this new technology to be deployed economically.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from FTTH Prism Newsletter, September 2009 issue. For the complete issue of the newsletter, please visit www.chaffeefiberoptics.com.

The Connector Question: Mechanical or Splice-On for Field Installation? (FTTH Council E-newsletter, September 2009)
There have been countless variations on connector installation techniques and recommended procedures. Most recently, discussion has centered on mechanical and splice-on connectors. Take a high-level view of the two technologies and examine where each might fit in FTTH applications.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from FTTH Council e-newsletter, September 2009 issue. For the complete issue of the newsletter and related information, please visit http://www.ftthcouncil.org/.

Is Your Network Ready for 100G? (BICSI News, September 2009)
This article by John Kamino examines the requirements of 100 Gb/s applications and the optical fiber-based solutions that address those needs.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from BICSI News Magazine. For the complete September/October 2009 issue of the magazine, please visit https://www.bicsi.org/bicsi_news.aspx.

How High Performance Fiber is Designed, Manufactured and Tested (Cabling Business Magazine, July 2009)
This article by John Kamino and George E. Oulundsen III explains how today’s fiber is manufactured to optimize bandwidth performance and the methods that manufacturers use to ensure the bandwidth of their OM4 offerings.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from Cabling Business Magazine. For the complete July 2009 issue of the magazine, please visit www.cablingbusiness.com.

Solid Ultra-Bend Insensitive Fibers Fit Challenging Applications (FTTH Prism, July 2009)
As FTTH service providers face greater competition, increasing labor costs, and the need to conceal installations in small spaces, this article reports on the new bend optimized fibers that have been developed to address these challenges by enabling faster, easier installations in smaller spaces while supporting current and emerging high-speed applications.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from FTTH Prism Newsletter, July 2009 issue. For the complete issue of the newsletter, please visit www.chaffeefiberoptics.com.

Livin’ in a FTTx World - Don’t Ignore the Long-Haul Fiber Networks in Rural Deployments (OSP magazine, July 2009)
Authored by Dave Mazzarese and Guy Swindell, the article explains how, in an FTTx-focused industry, the link capacity between central offices and hub locations can actually determine the provider’s ability to deliver next-generation services in the last mile.

OM4: The next generation of multimode for the enterprise (Cabling Installation and Maintenance magazine, June 2009)
While 40- and 100-Gbit/sec speeds are still in the future, there are many reasons to consider installing this type of fiber today, OFS' Tony Irujo writes in this report.

New fiber bends without breaking the rules (LightWave Magazine, May 2009)
As this article explains, new ultra-bend-insensitive Resonance Assisted Fiber (RAF) indoor drop cables enable fast and easy installation using stapling and sharp corner bends, plus many other features and advantages.

Cost Innovations Speed Fiber Past Copper to Enable Widespread FTTH Deployment (FTTH Prism, March 2009)
This article discusses what innovations in fibers, cables and connectivity products can help optimize FTTH networks and make them more cost-competitive compared to copper deployments.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from FTTH Prism Newsletter, March 2009 issue. For the complete issue of the newsletter, please visit www.chaffeefiberoptics.com.

Super speeds on the horizon: What will skew do? (Cabling Installation & Maintenance Magazine, November 2008)
The article discusses "the drivers behind the need for more bandwidth and higher speeds ... and an overview of the approach the IEEE 802.3ba Task Force is taking to develop the standards."

Merits of Ribbon vs. Loose Tube Optical Cable in Aerial and Underground Applications (Ultility Products Magazine, October 2008)
Knowing the cable options and where they fit can significantly impact a network’s installation time, labor costs, and emergency restoration time.

Internet Firms Weigh Options for Rural Areas (The Journal Gazette,
October 2008)
Read OFS’ Guy Swindell’s comments on how telecom companies can better serve rural areas and provide high-quality services.

40- and 100 GbE transmission over multimode fiber (LightWave Magazine, October 2008)
OFS’ David Mazzarese explains what an IEEE 802.3ba Task Force is doing to develop 40- and 100-Gigabit Ethernet standards.

Optical Fiber in the Data Center (BICSI News, September/October 2008)
Specifications of lower loss cables and connectors and optical fiber rated for longer distances offer design flexibility to meet the demands of video and other services using enormous bandwidth. This article discusses how to analyze your needs and choose the right products.

Quantifying the Future-Proof Network (FTTH Prism, September 2008)
This article describes a method to evaluate how “future-proof” networks are, and quantify FTTH value propositions.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from FTTH Prism Newsletter, September 2008 issue. For the complete issue of the newsletter, please visit www.chaffeefiberoptics.com.

ZWP Fiber – Margin for Today and Extra Bandwidth for Tomorrow (Cabling Business Magazine, August 2008)
With the adoption of video applications such as on-demand HDTV and YouTube®, more bits are traveling over the global network than ever before. This article discusses how to choose the right fiber for a future-proof network.

BOF for Big Performance (Communications News Magazine, July 2008)
The use of bend-optimized fibers (BOF) in small spaces of access and enterprise networks begins with understanding BOF's design and performance attributes.

Bend-Capable Fibre Variations Target Application Needs (LightWave Europe Magazine, June 2008)
This article explains why understanding the various types of bend-capable fibers, applications and benefits is more important than ever.

Coming to Grips with Loss – Fusion Splicing Guidance for Single-Mode Fibers (OSP Magazine, May 2008)
Despite the advances in fiber and fusion splicing technology, there are still many aspects of splicing that might be taken into account. This article helps to understand them.

Optimizing the Fiber Distribution Hub (Broadband Properties Magazine, April 2008)
Can PON fiber management be simple, flexible and cost-effective? This article discusses how advances in fiber technology, along with a rethinking of design, offer new solutions.

Bend-Optimized Fibers are Best Chosen by Application (FTTH Prism, February 2008)
Bend-capable fibers provide significant value to many applications. This article discusses how to choose the optimal solution for each application, to achieve the best balance of reliability and optical performance.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from FTTH Prism Newsletter, February 2008 issue. For the complete issue of the newsletter, please visit www.chaffeefiberoptics.com.

Improving Economies and Quality of Life Through FTTH (FTTH Prism, January 2008)
Video applications with increasing definition and personalization can help drive both bandwidth growth and successful business cases in FTTX. What is the economic impact of a suite of video-based services enabled by fiber optic bandwidths?

This article is reproduced (with permission) from FTTH Prism Newsletter, January 2008 issue. For the complete issue of the newsletter, please visit www.chaffeefiberoptics.com.

Save on Data Center Cabling (Communications News Magazine, December 2007)
Andrew Oliviero discusses two new architectures that offer options for lost-cost, high-speed fiber-optic networks.

Fiber to the MDU: Compact V-Linx Architecture for Easier Installations (Broadband Properties Magazine, October 2007)
This article from Dan Hendrickson, Hongbo Zhang and Peter Weimann explains how OFS uses mini-hubs every five floors, rather than one large hub in the basement, to distribute fiber. Compact on-floor concentrators can handle up to 60 units a floor.

Advanced Optical Fibers Help Navigate the Bends inside MDUs (Broadband Properties Magazine, October 2007)
Until this year, most “bend-tolerant” fibers could withstand a 12- to 15 mm bend, but the limit is getting smaller. Here’s how vendors make the stuff, according to David Mazzarese.

A New Approach to Speed Fiber to the MDU (FTTH Prism, September 2007)
A new Spooled Distribution System can improve the business case for fiber to each unit within MDUs and homes. This solution can lower installation labor costs by up to 50 percent, reduce inventory requirements, and speed system deployments.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from FTTH Prism Newsletter, September 2007 issue. For the complete issue of the newsletter, please visit www.chaffeefiberoptics.com.

On the Road to 100-Gbits/sec Transmission (Cabling Installation & Maintenance Magazine, August 2007)
What are the applications and key network points driving the need for 100-Gbits/sec? OFS' Andrew Oliviero answers and explains why temporary solutions are not ideal.

OFS Among Broadband Properties' Top 100 FTTx Companies (Broadband Properties Magazine, July 2007)
OFS is one of this year's leaders in the fiber market that continue to innovate and drive FTTx deployments.

Carrollton firm [OFS] Donates Cable (Newnan Times-Herald Newspaper, July 2007)
OFS recently donated more than $217,000 in fiber-optic cable to help improve communications systems at the University of West Georgia.

Video-Optimized Fiber is All About the Bends (LightWave Magazine, July 2007)
There is no longer any ambiguity about the killer application: It’s personalized, on-demand, multifaceted, symmetrical, ever higher definition, bandwidth-gobbling video, according to OFS' John George and David Mazzarese.

Pulaski, Tenn. Joins the Global Fiber-Connected Community (FTTH Prism, June 2007)
Pulaski, Tennessee is excited and proud to join the growing ranks of global fiber-connected communities using OFS products and solutions.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from FTTH Prism Newsletter, June 2007 issue. For the complete issue of the newsletter, please visit www.chaffeefiberoptics.com.

The International Top 30 Companies for FTTx (Broadband Properties, March 2007)
OFS has been ranked as one of the top international companies for FTTx. Find out what the magazine wrote about OFS and its FTTx offering.

Built to Last - The 40-Year FTTH design (LastMILE, March/April 2007)
This reports explains how to achieve cost-parity and future-proofing in an FTTH network design. Learn about the key importance of optical fibers, splitters and connectors.

Minimizing PMD in Cabled Fibers (Cabling Business, March 2007)
David Mazzarese discusses why it is important to remember that fiber PMD specifications alone do not accurately predict cabled fiber performance, and therefore more data should be required from manufacturers.

Choosing the Right Fiber for Premises Applications (Cabling Installation & Maintenance, February 2007)
In this article Tony Irujo says that multimode fiber is usually best for most situations, but new single-mode technology offers long-distance punch. Find out about the challenges to choose the most appropriate solution.

Optimizing FTTH Economics through Intelligent Network Design (FTTH Prism, January 2007)
Developing an in-depth understanding of the cost relationships between networks elements of FTTH and where to best place them in the network can provide the most economical network both initially and for the long term.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from FTTH Prism Newsletter, January 2007 issue. For the complete issue of the newsletter, please visit www.chaffeefiberoptics.com.

This article is reproduced (with permission) from FTTH Prism Newsletter, October 2006 issue. For the complete issue of the newsletter, please visit www.chaffeefiberoptics.com.