How Schools and Universities Can Benefit From a Fiber Network
If you are in charge of the communications system or closed circuit television system of a school or university, you already know that striking the perfect balance between quality and cost-effectiveness can be difficult to find. Your students and faculty depend upon their communications system to keep both their co-workers and students informed, but these […]
What are the Types of Patch Panels Available at Radiant Communications Corporation?
If your business is looking to streamline and simplify your IP, data, and voice communication, there’s no better solution than a fiber patch panel. A fiber patch panel allows you to house your passive optical network in one convenient place, reducing the chance that your system becomes damaged by external forces and needs to be […]
How the SRT Protocol Can Make Video Streaming Better for Your Organization
Radiant Communications Corporation recently joined the SRT Alliance, a group that supports the management and implementation of an open source video transport protocol, SRT. The SRT protocol allows for high-quality and low latency videos to be shared easily on the internet. With this alliance, it’s easier for companies in the telecommunications industry, as well as […]
How Fiber-to-Home Technology Can Improve Your Business’s Internal Video System
One of the fastest-growing and most cutting-edge advancements in local video insertion is fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology. The internet has drastically altered many aspects of our day-to-day lives. As it evolves, the way we get online is rapidly changing as well. Most people remember dial-up internet — waiting forever to get online, slow speeds, and having to kick […]
R-PHY: What It Is, and Advantages of This Solution
Remote PHY (R-PHY) Architecture, a type of Distributed CCAP Architecture (DCA), is a relatively new architecture that is becoming increasingly popular due to the perpetually rising demand for fast and reliable networks, especially among triple-play customers. Here at Radiant Communications Corporation, providers of quality telecommunications equipment, including MPEG 2 encoders, we’ve compiled some essential information […]
FAQ About Fiber Optic Technology
If you’re new to fiber optics, or broadcasting technology in general, you probably have run into quite a few unfamiliar terms like PON or MPEG-2 encoder. Here, we answer some basic questions about fiber optics and some of the common terms that you are likely to encounter as you’re looking to purchase equipment for your […]
Which FTTX Network Is Right For You?
Fiber to the x, or FTTX, is a general term for a fiber optic network structure that refers to the “last mile” in telecommunications. To look at it another way, let’s suppose that you own a hotel. If a retail service provider is a tree, then the trunk of the tree reaches to your hotel, […]
All About the MPEG-2 Video File Format
Today, MPEG-2 is the most widely used video container format. You probably see the term all the time without giving it much thought. But do you know what “MPEG” stands for or how the format came to be? In this post, we’ll briefly explore the answers to these questions and more. What does MPEG-2 mean? […]
Looking Back: The History of Fiber Optics
Today, telecommunication relies almost entirely on fiber optic cables. Without this technology, there would be no need for HD video encoders. But the use of these cables is a relatively recent development. Today, we look back on the beginnings of fiber optics and trace them all the way to where the industry is today. 1800s […]
