Order from manufacturers of video fiber-optic transceivers

When purchasing fiber-optic cables, look for manufacturers who meet your company's specific needs. Whiles some fiber-optic transceivers are used for both single mode and multi-mode cables, you also need to consider the general performance specifications of the cables, such as wavelength, operating voltage, data rate and bandwidth.

I recommend: International Fiber Systems, Inc. offers transceivers with multiple ports, as well as mapping and Ethernet data converters. If you prefer to compare products and basic information including technology information and price, consider Newark.

Locate a fiber transceiver distributor

If your company is looking for an obsolete fiber-optic transceiver component, call around to distributors. A distributor will check into the availability of discontinued electronic components.

I recommend: 4 Star Electronics, Inc. has a detailed website with an easy search feature and allows you to request a quote for your obsolete network transceivers with the click of a button. Opticis has a list of distributors for fiber-optics on their website.

Purchase fiber-optic cable with internal diagnostics

Some manufacturers provide internal diagnostics in the transceiver that: protect and automatically restore service, keep track of metering and offer metering and sequential event reports. Self-testing fiber optic cables provide diagnostics on the cables.

I recommend: Ultra Communications, Inc. provides products with self testing, which is especially useful in harsh environments. SEL offers many products from fiber-optic cables to fiber-optic transceiver/modems with self testing.