The Inextricable Interaction Between Fiber Optic Precision Inspection and Precision Cleaning: In Search of Best Practices

The Fiber Optic "End Face"...is the "business end" of any and all fiber optic transmissions. It is the condition of this surface that assures maximum transmission speeds. Not unlike a 'dirty window', if this surface is soiled, damaged, or, improperly cleaned, some level of transmission reliability will be compromised. FTTx or Aerospace, all transmission types share the common bond of surfaces that must be pristine-clean. Ed Forrest has studied cleaning "things" beginning with his first care...