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It is necessary to understand a number of basic terms before discussing the limitations of network cabling and data communications, which we plan to discuss in details in our blog posts in future.

  INTRODUCTION   As it relates to fiber optic communications, light has properties and behaviors, both of which properties determine the capabilities and limit

In our previous articles, we have discussed the extensive use of FOCs in building and enhancing newer and innovative convergent telecommu