What common cause of higher losses occurs in RFoG and PON FTTx systems due to improper handling?

In RFoG (Radio Frequency over Glass) and PON (Passive Optical Network) FTTx (Fiber to the x) systems, higher losses are frequently attributed to macrobends and microbends. These occurrences happen when fiber optic cables are either bent sharply (macrobends) or subjected to small-radius bends (microbends).

When fiber optic cables are improperly handled, such as during installation or maintenance, these bends can introduce significant signal loss. The light traveling through the cable can be partially reflected back or lost altogether due to altered path characteristics created by the bending. This loss contributes directly to the degraded performance of the system, with potentially serious implications for data transmission and overall network reliability.

Understanding the importance of proper handling of fiber optic cables is crucial for construction coordinators, as it ensures the integrity of signal transmission and maintains optimal performance of the RFoG and PON FTTx networks.