The foundational process of deploying fiber optic cables within a network infrastructure. This can involve several methods depending on the environment:
Fiber optic splicing is the method of joining two fiber optic cables together. There are two types of splicing:
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) involves laying cables underground without the need for extensive trenching, minimizing surface disruption and allowing for installation in challenging terrains.
Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) testing is used to evaluate the integrity of fiber optic cables. It helps in identifying faults, measuring loss, and locating breaks or imperfections along the fiber optic cable.
Digging trenches in which fiber optic cables can be laid. This is a crucial part of the deployment phase in fiber optic network installation, particularly for underground cabling systems.