For decades, industry standards have set the maximum loss of a fiber optic connector at 0.75 decibels (dB). Now this value is being reconsidered since it is unacceptable for the latest high-speed multimode links or single-mode connectors. Let’s test your knowledge of fiber optic connector loss.
The fire alarm systems industry has changed considerably over the years. Many old-timers can remember a fire alarm system that only detected a fire and sounded an alarm. Nonfire alarm systems did not interface with these fire alarm systems.




