An optical network terminal (ONT) unit is a device that connects fiber optics cables to other wiring such as Ethernet and phone lines by converting the signal from optical to electrical and vice versa. Though they draw power from an electrical source, these devices also often have battery backup options in case of a power outage. It is typically part of a larger GPON (gigabyte passive optical netw...

Small cell base stations are more useful than ever with the ubiquity of smartphones, rising data usage, and the advent of 5G. However, small cell base station designs must meet these demands as well as weight and volume restrictions, without sacrificing performance or significantly increasing power consumption. Todays wireless market demands reliability and flexibility wherever possible, so new pr...

Industrial PCs must offer the same performance and capabilities as standard consumer PCs, while also being able to withstand harsh conditions such as vibrations, dust, exposure to high temperature ranges and other materials. These industrial computers are also designed to have a longer life cycle and to lessen the risk of discontinued software or hardware, or legacy features not being supported. T...

Optical modules are optical transceivers used for high-speed data transmission, and are used anywhere larger amounts of data needs to be sent and received. From data centers to telecom, short or long range, optical modules are ideal for large, efficient data transfers. Optical modules can range in size and bandwidth, with the newest generation supporting up to 400GB/s. Due to the large amounts of ...

Optical line cards are a critical element in setting up high-speed data and network connections, as they link the router to an external network through an optical fiber interface. Often part of a router or switch, these devices need to offer low standby power, PoE, high energy efficiency, and excellent thermal management — all at a low cost in shrinking solution sizes. For end users to receive rel...