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Knowledge Center

Enhancing productivity, improving process efficiencies and developing new technologies for evolving applications are some of the key challenges that exist in today's telecom and power sectors. Equipped with over two decades of experience in developing innovative solutions, through whitepapers, application notes, case studies and published articles, the Sterlite Knowledge Center aims to provide you with the guidance to enhance your business processes.

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A new design concept of optical fibers to reduce non linearity and bend loss PDF
Fiber with an enhanced value of SBS threshold and low macro bend loss is presented in this paper. The fiber has a SBS threshold value greater than 12 dBm and complies G.657A ITU-T specification for bend loss.
(January 2009: R. Harnal, S. Dutta )
A new design concept of optical fibers to reduce non linearity and bend loss PDF
Fiber with an enhanced value of SBS threshold and low macro bend loss is presented in this paper. The fiber has a SBS threshold value greater than 12 dBm and complies G.657A ITU-T specification for bend loss.
(January 2009: R. Harnal, S. Dutta)
High speed transmission in a single mode optical fiber with ultra low polarization mode dispersion PDF
Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) will be a serious limitation on links operating at speeds greater than 10 Gb/s. This paper summarizes the root causes, importance, network cost implications of PMD and the need to push for Ultra Low PMD in an optical fiber
(November 2008: G. Pavan, S. Bhatia and A. Khan)
An experimental study of the deposition rate in the ACVD process PDF
ACVD process is widely used for silica soot deposition in the manufacture of optical fiber. A series of experiments were done on the ACVD lathe to study the deposition rate
(October 2008: G. Mishra, D. Pasare)
Effect of humidity of drawing environment on dynamic fatigue of polymer coated high strength silica optical fiber PDF
Fibers were drawn with graphite induction heating furnace and controlled temperature, relative humidity and particle count of the draw environment. Dynamic fatigue of the drawn fibers was measured with two different modes of loading, tensile & two-point bending. Draw humidity was found to have a decided impact on dynamic fatigue measured by tensile loading.
(October 2008: S. Bhaumik)
Which Cut-off wavelength to be considered – Optical Fiber or Fiber Optic Cable? PDF
Cutoff wavelength is one of the important optical characteristics of single mode optical fiber. This paper describes relationship cutoff wavelength between cabled and un-cabled fibers.
(October 2008: S. Bhaumik)
Application of acceptance sampling in testing of optical fiber PDF
Fiber sample on shipping spools are tested for attenuation, wave-guide parameters (Mode Field Diameter, Cut-off wavelength, Dispersion) and geometry parameters (glass and coat geometry). Here underlying assumption is that the end test value is same at any point of fiber sample.
(October 2008: S. Bhaumik)
Correlation and distribution of pre- and post-proof test level flaw of draw-abraded optical fiber PDF
The mechanical reliability of single mode optical fiber is determined by the presence of surface flaws such as particles from the atmosphere during drawing or abrasion damage of the fiber surface by physical contact with any hard surface or drawing equipment and its size distribution, which are produced by normal fiber production methods. Proof testing is a common technique to ensure minimum strength of the fiber and eliminate flaws.
(October 2008: S. Bhaumik)
Hot water aging performance improvement through controlling curing characteristics of polymer coated silica optical fiber PDF
For mechanical reliability of optical fiber in rigorous environments, robust coating system and optimization of critical coating related parameters are required. Stability of optical fiber coating in hot water (85ºC) in terms of strength degradation and adhesion to glass can be used to evaluate robustness of the coating system for mechanical reliability requirement.
(October 2008: S. Bhaumik)
An investigation on effect of time aging on mechanical behavior of optical fiber with partially cured coating PDF
Fiber samples were drawn with different primary and secondary coating curing level. Tensile strength, two-point bend strength, primary & secondary coating diameters and curing of primary and secondary coatings were measured at various time intervals after draw up to 180 days.
(October 2008: S. Bhaumik)
Journey through rodent resistant options in dielectric cables PDF
Duct & Direct-Buried cables have always been the mainstay for all OSP applications. Rodent attacks have been a major cause for heavy maintenance cost of such networks and is a threat to service operators in almost all geographic locations of the world.
(October 2008: S. Bhattacharya, G. Sharma, M. Shukla, R. Deshmukh)
FTTH deployment options for telecom operators PDF
FTTH provides enormous bandwidth and long reach offering Triple Play services (Data, Voice, Video) on a single fiber. FTTH is a future proof solution for providing add-on services such as Video on demand, Online Gaming, HDTV.
(October 2008: Jani Saheb Shaik, N. R. Patil)
Study report on the performance of pond & river fiber optic cables PDF
The general practice of laying fiber optic cables was alongside roads, which was easy for maintenance. Underwater cable is manufactured to reduce installation lengths due to water ponds between routes.
(October 2008: M. Chavan, A. Tanwani, G. Sharma, G. Kardile)
A novel design for military communication cable PDF
This paper highlights the development of a novel design of Optical Fiber Cable specifically developed for military communications applications and foolproof protection for data hacking.
(October 2008: P. Arya, A. Tanwani, M. Chavan, N.R. Patil, B. Rao)
Hybrid composite cable for power transmission, critical signaling & telecom applications PDF
The need for power transmission along with data transmission is increasing. Hybrid cable is a very innovative and versatile cabling solution with in built power transmission required for network equipments with fiber optic cables.
(October 2008: P. Srivastava, P. Ahire, G. Sharma, P.Nasingh)
New range of special alloy conductors – Advantages over ACSR & AAAC conductors PDF
A new Aluminum alloy conductor having higher conductivity has been developed. By using these special alloy conductors, electric utility can achieve significant saving in both transmission and distribution lines.
(October 2008: G. L. Prasad)
Unique solution to last mile installation challenges in FTTH networks PDF
Flexi ribbon cable has been designed keeping in view the installation challenges in broadband technology. The cable is ideal for riser and plenum type of premise application. Ribbon construction provides quick splicing, thus reducing cost & time for installation.
(October 2008: P. Srivastava, P. Ahire)