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What's New in 2022?
We’re all tired of hearing about “these unprecedented times”, but the pandemic has introduced some challenges and novel situations. Increased demand in the telecommunications and automotive industries paired with procurement, shipping, and delivery issues gives us the…
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OFC 2020: Insights in a COVID-19 Environment
In our industry, staying up-to-date on cutting edge technologies is more important now than ever. Operating in a COVID-19 environment has driven the demand for data and tested the need for reliable networks more than ever before. As a part of our research into trends and…
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Supply Chain Headaches: Why an Optics Partner with Inventory is Invaluable
It is no secret that supply chain issues and delays are becoming more common than ever before. Ensuring you have the components you need, when you need them, is critical. The ongoing global supply crunch on datacom and automotive silicon is the latest issue many of us are…
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The Four Types of 25G Transceivers You Need in Your Network
We’ve had 10 Gbps for a long time. So long in fact that consumers can buy 10G switches for about $100. At that saturation level, you can tell that businesses are transitioning to new technologies offering higher speeds. This is where 25G comes into play! The form factor looks…
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Out with the Old, in With the New
There’s big news in the Telcom world! The FCC has officially kicked off the “Supply Chain Reimbursement Program” where qualifying providers can be reimbursed for pulling out existing hardware and replacing/upgrading it. Sounds too good to be true, right? Let’s go through the…
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Easily Upgrade Your Network with the SFP28
When thinking about choosing the SFP+ to SFP28 transceiver upgrade path, think of buying a brand new house, with an unfinished basement. It may not be ready for use upon move-in, but the potential to add those finishing touches are there! You have the capacity to do so much more…
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Seamless Integration with Semi-Custom Optics
When it comes to network architectures, there is never a one size that fits all solution. Distance, data rate, and density of the network connections can vary from one deployment to the next which ultimately drive your optical requirements. All of these requirements can also…
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QSFP-DDs: The Benefits and Realities
The March of Time There was once a time when T1 speeds of 1.544 Mbps were considered a blazing uplink and a 10Mb half-duplex LAN got the job done. However, time and technology do not stand still and 200Gbps and 400Gbps links are in production networks now around the globe. These…
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Integra Optics and the Buy American Act
What is the Buy American Act? The Buy American Act (BAA) requires U.S. federal government agencies to procure U.S. domestic goods for public use purposes. Qualifying products must be manufactured in the U.S., with the majority of constituent components by value, produced in the…
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Perfecting Your Field Techs Every Day Carry
Perfecting the everyday carry is a finish line that’s always moving. Network engineers and administrators need an emergency kit that they can rely on to address emergencies, and have on hand at all times. Often times when an emergency happens, the engineer on the site realizes…
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Our Suite of Smart Coder’s and 5 Best Use Cases
Whether you’ve been using Integra’s Smart Coders for years or you’re just getting started, our suite of Smart Coders help customers save time and money by efficiently sparing optics and optimizing workflows. Having the ability to recode transceivers to different platforms and…
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Top 10 Tips: How to Ensure Your Fiber Serves You Well
Selecting fiber for your project is not always as easy as you would hope it would be. With so many variations available, picking the correct ones can seem to be an overwhelming task. You also are focusing on making sure your selection is going to be reliable for as long as…
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New Arrival: Introducing the Smart Coder 2!
Integra Optics is your trusted partner, dedicated to responsiveness, quality, efficiency, and providing you the tools that let your business pull ahead of the pack. That is why we’re very excited to introduce our newest addition to our suite of Smart Coders; the Smart Coder 2!…
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Multi-Platform Coding Demystified
We all use pluggable transceivers of various shapes and sizes, but have you ever wondered what a pluggable optical transceiver is comprised of? That small device certainly has a lot going on inside! A transceiver is a combination of specialized components, sensors, communication…
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Efficiency in Versatility: Choosing Parts That Reduce Costs While Minimizing Downtime
Network design, implementation, and maintenance are undertaken with versatility, manageability, and reliability in mind; and of course, cost. The network interconnections that you have don’t make your business money, but they are crucial to reliably providing the services and…
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Fiber Optic Technology: Advancements Through Time
Fiber optic technology has advanced drastically over the years, and looking back at where it all started compared to where we are now is truly inspiring! Take a look through history and see the advancements, starting in the early days of signal fires and morse code through…
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Integra Optics Stocks New 100G QSFP28 ZR4 Transceivers Rated for 80km Over Single Mode Fiber
IRVINE, Calif. – Integra Optics., an Infinite Electronics brand and innovative, global supplier of carrier-grade fiber optics components, is now stocking the new 100G QSFP28 ZR4 transceiver that is ideal for use in MSO and telecom industry applications. Integra’s new QSFP28 form…
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New Product Showcase: 10G BiDi Tunable DWDM Transceivers
When we have fiber connections between two locations, we need ample justification before taking the plunge and increasing fiber count. Aside from path redundancy, we resist the call for more fiber for as long as we can. The reason? Fiber spans are expensive! There's not only the…
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Datacenter Planning: Installation, Maintenance and Expansion
All datacenters, from the smallest corporate data center to the largest hyperscale datacenter of cloud service providers, have many components in common, and all of these components need to communicate. That means lots of connections, and opportunities to either excel or fail…
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A Look Ahead: What to Expect in 2021
With 2020 in the rear-view mirror, network needs are beginning to look a little different as we kick off 2021. With a growing percentage of the population working and learning from home, higher bandwidth is increasingly critical, while simultaneously pushing reach to the edge of…