Ron Stark

As modern telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and critical infrastructure networks continue evolving, precise timing and synchronization have become increasingly important. Traditional coaxial cable approaches for GPS signal distribution often introduce distance limitations, signal loss, grounding challenges, and vulnerability to electromagnetic interference. This is why GPS over fiber technology is becoming an increasingly important solution for modern

As RF and microwave systems continue to evolve toward higher frequencies, wider bandwidths, and more distributed architectures, precise signal timing becomes increasingly critical. This is where fiber optic delay line technology provides significant advantages. By using optical fiber to delay RF signals, engineers can achieve highly accurate, low-loss signal transport while supporting long distances, broad

Precise timing and synchronization are becoming increasingly important across telecommunications, aerospace, defense, wireless infrastructure, broadcast, and critical network applications. As networks expand and become more distributed, traditional methods of transporting GPS timing signals over coaxial cable are running into serious limitations. This is where GPS over fiber technology is gaining momentum. By transporting GPS signals

  In today’s telecom environment, network operators are under constant pressure to improve reliability, reduce operational costs, and manage aging infrastructure — all without disrupting existing deployments. Recently, a major Communications Services Provider (CSP) in South America faced exactly this challenge. After evaluating multiple optical monitoring solutions, they ultimately selected the Micro-OTDR™ SFP/SFP+ transceivers from

In today’s high-availability networks, optical fiber monitoring is no longer optional — it is essential. Yet traditional monitoring solutions such as Remote Fiber Test Systems (RFTS) and permanent stand-alone OTDR platforms remain expensive, complex, and operationally heavy. THIS ADVANCED FEATURE IS NOW AVAILABLE/CAN BE ADAPTED TO ANY NETWORKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MARKET.. The Micro-OTDR™ SFP/SFP+

Open Source vs. Closed Source Drones: What It Means for Fiber-Connected UAV Operations As drone technology continues to evolve, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly used in defense, public safety, critical infrastructure, inspection, and industrial applications. While airframes and sensors often get the spotlight, the communications architecture behind drone operations is just as critical. One

Cost-Effective RF over Fiber Solutions for Indoor Wireless and Public Safety Coverage Delivering reliable indoor 4G/5G wireless and public safety coverage is increasingly challenging as buildings grow larger, more complex, and more RF-hostile. In many cases, installing long coaxial cable runs from an outdoor donor antenna to indoor equipment is impractical due to distance, signal