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Webinar Recording: Network Convergence for Everyone

AFL webinar that covers why network convergence is a critically important concept for all network operators and what a converged access network looks like.

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Creation of Switchblade™: An Interview with James Pototsky & Andru Bramblett

Product line manager for AFL's Switchblade™ fiber containment vault and one of Switchblade's inventors discuss how this ground-breaking product came to market.

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Test & Inspection FTTx Solutions Guide

From the central office to the end point of the network, AFL has a wide variety of test and inspection tools to help verify, troubleshoot and maintain FTTx installations.

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[Brochure] Splice+ App

This brochure outlines the functionality of the Splice+ app that works with Fujikura devices for optical fiber splicing that have Bluetooth capability.

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[Infographic] AFL's OPGW Capacity

This infographic shows how AFL is leaving its mark in the electric utility industry with its OPGW cable, shorter lead times and multiple manufacturing locations.

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Intrinsic and Extrinsic Attenuation in Fiber Optic Cables

Attenuation, or the loss of light or signal, is nearly unavoidable when installing your fiber network. This blog will explore its two forms: intrinsic and extrinsic attenuation.

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FAQ: Splicing Collapsible Ribbon

AFL addresses some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the best practices of splicing collapsible ribbon.

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Optical Fiber is the Key to Future-Proof Networks

AFL's Seán Adam explains how optical fiber is key to ensuring "future-proof networks," a crucial element in maintaining this growing rate of connectivity.

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Product Spotlight: NodeFLEX® Bendable Cable Assembly

AFL designed the NodeFLEX® Bendable Cable Assembly to help multi-system operators (MSOs) simplify the installation of aerial, underground and pedestal mount applications.

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AFL FTTx/PON Products Receive Awards from BTR’s Diamond Technology Reviews

Four AFL products were recognized by the 2021 Broadband Technology Report's (BTR) Diamond Technology Reviews.

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Single-mode vs. Multimode Fiber

This blog will explore the differences between single-mode and multimode fiber.

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Product Spotlight: Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer

Check out this blog to learn more about our Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer with a key, new attribute: Active Fusion Control.

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The Basic Structure of Optical Fiber

This blog will explore the three main elements of optical fiber: the core, the cladding and the coating.

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Application Note: TITAN RTD® Multiport Terminal and TRIDENT® Hardened Drop Cable Stubs Routing

This Application Note will cover the recommended routing for the TITAN RTD® Multiport Terminal and TRIDENT® Hardened Drop Cable Stubs.

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6 Reasons To Choose Fiber Optic Cable Over Copper Cable

This blog will discuss six reasons why technicians should choose optical fiber over copper cable when installing their network.

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FTTx Product Solutions Guide (2021)

This guide walks through some typical FTTx network solutions,by which AFL offers unmatched end-to-end solutions to meet the demands of a fiber-to-the-x project.

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Introduction to Fiber Optic Technology

AFL's director of applications engineering and field engineering provides an introduction to fiber optic technology in this presentation recording.

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5G Fronthaul Backhaul Brochure

Explore this brochure to see how AFL’s fiber and equipment solutions can help you build an expandable, flexible and accessible network in a range of application areas.

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The Collision of Cloud and the Edge

To understand why C-RAN and Edge Computing are happening, we need to look at the drivers of each, and when we do, we’ll see there isn’t necessarily an inevitable “collision.”

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The Collision of Cloud and the Edge, Part 2: Preparing for Impact

Josh Simer, AFL Market Manager for Service Providers and MSOs, outlines a likely-to-be common scenario for network operators when developing C-RAN and Edge data centers.

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