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Connectivity The connector technology being deployed in cabling networks continues to evolve. The nearly ubiquitous RJ45 may look like it always has, but the technology inside it has evolved to support data rates up to 10 Gbits/sec. Shielded and non-RJ45 copper interfaces are capable of even higher transmission. Meanwhile, there is no single fiber connector interface but rather dozens, although the LC connector and the MPO connector have become popular for high density fiber applications. We cover it all here. Connectivity
Surge suppressors protect coaxial and twisted-pair cabling lines
(Feb 1, 2012)
New Slimline brand products protect lines serving phone, network, HDTV and other video applications.
Senko reduces fiber-optic connector boot length
(Jan 24, 2012)
SC Mini Boot shortens overall connector lengty by 30 percent.
3M, FiberZone team to sell automated data center fiber management system
(Jan 18, 2012)
3M has formed a strategic business alliance with FiberZone Networks to bring its Automated Fiber Management (AFM) system to the data center market.
Spain tests live 400G fiber-optic network links
(Jan 6, 2012)
Telefónica España has reportedly tested DWDM channel speeds of 400 Gbps on a live fiber-optic network.
Online seminar studies 10G connectivity
(Jan 6, 2012)
Seminar will explain practical means of interconnecting disparate media and connector types, and also use industry data to predict which interfaces will rise and which will fall in use.
Belden attempting to acquire industrial-networking manufacturer RuggedCom
(Jan 5, 2012)
The two companies appear to be far apart in assessing RuggedCom's value.
Intelligent tray supports 384 fibers in 4U
(Jan 4, 2012)
RiT Technologies' new tray holds 16 LC or LC-MPO cassettes, each of which has 24 fibers.
Guidelines for supporting 10GBase-T on Cat 6
(Jan 3, 2012)
One-page document available from Superior Essex provides how-to information based on TSB-155-A
US Conec debuts compact Zi Series fiber optic connector cleaning tools
(Dec 29, 2011)
US Conec announced the release of two new fiber optic connector cleaning tools in its IBC product line.
BTI Systems' advanced optical connectivity lands in major Singapore metro network
(Dec 16, 2011)
Epsilon is the first announced customer to deploy the BTI Dynamic Optical Layer, which will enable rapid delivery of enhanced connectivity services between Epsilon's major Southeast Asia regional telecom hubs.
The Cabling Blog
by Patrick McLaughlin & Matt Vincent
CWA likes what it hears from President Obama during State of the Union
On Tuesday, January 24, as President Barack Obama wrapped up his State of the Union address, the Communications Workers of America issued a statement praising the president "for his focus on creating an America that is built to last with an economy that...
FOA says, 'We have your standard right here ... on one page'
In its January 2012 online newsletter, The Fiber Optic Association stated that it is starting a program "to make standards more accessible to the world of users, contractors, designers and installers." Specifically, the association is creating one-page...
Video demonstrates how to test patch cords for standard compliance
In a five-minute video posted to YouTube, Adrian Young, senior technical support engineer with Fluke Networks, demonstrates the procedures for using the company's Category 5e, 6 and 6A patch-cord adapters with the DTX-1800 CableAnalyzer.In the video Young...
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Structured Cabling Verification to Vendor Specifications: Marketing Hype or Better for Your Network?
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RoHS/WEEE Overview and Recommendations
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Field Testing Installed Optical Fiber Cabling
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Encircled Flux ? The New Standard in Multimode Testing Accuracy
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