White Papers

Leveraging the Supply Zone to Enable Broadband Deployment

This white paper focuses on how ADSS’s self-supporting capability, reliability and cost-effectiveness and FTTx buildouts can enhance communication infrastructure for grid modernization efforts.

Meeting the Unique Challenges of FTTx Deployment

This white paper provides an overview of FTTx PON architectures, identifies test challenges unique to FTTx PONs, and describes optical tests recommended to verify or troubleshoot FTTx PONs.

[White Paper] Key Considerations for a SAFER™ Fiber Network in Data Center White Space

This white paper explores the SAFER methodology that helps data centers design and build their white space infrastructure to be energy-efficient, easily accessible, flexible, expandable and reliable.

Executive Summary: Building a SAFER Access Network

In this Executive Summary, AFL's Josh Simer explains challenges and opportunities in network operations today and discussed ways to install and maintain a SAFE fiber network.

Fiber Bundling Technique: String Bundles vs. Stripes

Refer to this white paper for a more user-friendly fiber bundling process that incorporates colored string binders that follow the standard color code instead of stripes.

Single Jacket vs Double Jacket ADSS Fiber Optic Cable (Australia Market)

The white paper explores the advantages and typical applications of single-jacket and double-jacket ADSS cable designs.

Repair Accessories for Damaged Stranded Aluminum Conductors

This white paper discusses the two methods AFL offers to repair transmission conductors when some of the aluminum stranding has been impaired or severed.

How to Properly Select Bonding Wire Assembly

[White Paper] How to Properly Select Copperclad Steel

This white paper covers the advantages and disadvantages for AFL Copperclad Steel (CCS) cables as well as sizing methods.

[SCTE Standards Journal] Workforce Shortage? Technology To The Rescue

AFL technical paper in SCTE Standards Journal summarizes recent improvements in technology that can help installers successfully complete more work with less skilled workers.

AFL Compounds - Applications in Transmission Compression Accessories

This white paper details AFL compounds for applications in transmission compression accessories for standard operating temperatures and for elevated operating temperatures.

[White Paper] Advantages of AFL TAPLINK® Wedge Connectors

This white paper covers three distinct advantages of using AFL's TAPLINK wedge connectors when compared to alternate connectors.

Core Alignment for Large Mode Area Fibers

This white paper explains the different algorithms for LMA fiber core alignment and the different verification methods of core offset at the splice point for different LMA fibers.

Executive Summary: Be Ready for Modern Network Builds with Ribbon

Executive Summary that highlights six key takeaways of the advantages of a ribbon architecture.

SOLO HD® Single-Die High-Temperature Compression System

Read this white paper to learn how the new ANSI-qualified AFL SOLO HD compression system utilizes a specialized core grip to eliminate speculation from the compression process and more.

500°C-Rated Optical Fibers for High Temperature Applications

White paper will show how a metal-coated fiber is capable of withstanding temperatures up to 500°C.

Anti-Rotational Device Explanation and Common Objections

A white paper discusses using Anti-rotational devices (ARD) in optical ground wire (OPGW) installations.

Single-Jacket vs. Double-Jacket ADSS Fiber Optic Cable

The white paper explores the advantages and typical applications of single-jacket and double-jacket ADSS cable designs.

Advantages of 24-Fiber Buffer Tubes

Increasing the fiber count in each individual buffer tube to 24 fibers reduces the size, weight, and cost of the ADSS cable.