Volume 6, Issue 8

50-micron fiber gets a second glance

Aug. 1, 1998

For years, glass optical fiber generally has been categorized into two groups: singlemode and multimode. Singlemode fiber has a core diameter of approximately 9 microns and can...

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Extended-bandwidth utp cable

Aug. 1, 1998

UltraMedia unshielded twisted-pair (utp) cable from CommScope has a positive attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio (acr) at 400 megahertz. The cable is engineered for high-speed, full...

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Conduit and duct provide new pathways for expansion

Aug. 1, 1998

The explosion of growth in outdoor communications systems requires the constant installation of new cable. Customers and contractors are demanding greater capacity and easier ...

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The race to replace backbones "down under"

Aug. 1, 1998

Racing is a way of life in Australia, and the biggest day on the racing calendar is the day of the Melbourne Cup. That`s when everyone on the entire Australian continent seems...

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The truth about conduit and duct

Aug. 1, 1998

Is conduit simply conduit, and duct just duct, whether it be for inside or outside plant? Two manufacturers say yes, but a chairperson for a National Electrical Manufacturers ...

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utp without fep

Aug. 1, 1998

Velocsity Plus, an enhanced Category 5 plenum product from Cable Systems International (csi) Inc., provides an alternative when the cost and availability of fluorinated ethylene...

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Punchdown tool

Aug. 1, 1998

The Punchmaster II punchdown tool features impact-absorbing cushioned pads to reduce operator stress and increase gripping capability. The high/low spring actuation setting can...

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Structured cabling system

Aug. 1, 1998

Belden Wire & Cable Co., Kent Datacomm, and mod-tap have formed an alliance to offer PowerChannel, an end-to-end, copper-based structured cabling system. The system provides a...

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Managing more than one million feet of cable

Aug. 1, 1998

When it comes to cable management, even the simplest alterations to a company`s network support center can present a host of problems. Potential pitfalls abound in practically...

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Wireless local area network

Aug. 1, 1998

The Aviator Wireless Network is a Windows 95-based peer-to-peer local area network that combines the mobility of wireless RF technology with the power and reliability of a traditional...

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Outside-plant fiber-optic cable

Aug. 1, 1998

Outside-plant fiber-optic cable will now include Corning`s large-effective-area LEAF fiber to improve the performance of high-speed systems and provide capacity to handle future...