Topic 1:  Updates to Cabling Standards for Fiber, New Connector Types and How to Inspect Them
Discover the cutting-edge advancements in fiber optic technology with a succinct update to Fiber Cabling Standards, New Connector Types, and Inspection Methods. Learn about innovative VSFF connectors, along with crucial inspection techniques ensuring connectivity and performance integrity.

Topic 2:  When to use an OTDR and how to use it correctly
An OTDR is indispensable for maintaining and troubleshooting fiber optic networks. It is crucial to recognize the right situation to utilize it. This session provides a basic understanding on the application, identify common mistakes to avoid while using it and best practices to get a good trace.

Jim Davis has been working in the cabling industry for over 30 years, the last 24 years at Fluke Networks, first as the Sales Director, and now as a Senior Product Application Specialist.

In addition to his work at Fluke, Jim was recently elected to the position of Chair of the TIA’s Fiber Optic Technology Consortium.

Jim has worked on International Cabling Standards Committees and is a frequent speaker at trade shows.

Jim’s objective is to bring the experience of the Industry, Market and the Lab to you and present it in way that the common user can understand.