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Fiber Optic Connectors Articles & News
CABLExpress enhances Skinny-Trunk fiber optic MTP connector to reduce insertion loss
(Jan 18, 2010)
CABLExpress has upgraded its Skinny-Trunk 12 fiber optic MTP (Multifiber Termination Push-on) connector with a high-precision thermoplastic ferrule designed to lower insertion loss by up to 40%.
Forecast: Strong quantity growth in fiber connector, mechanical splice consumption
(Jan 7, 2010)
After a flat 2009 globally, the Americas will lead worldwide growth through 2013.
OCC subsidiary AOS prevails in major patent infringement suit
(Nov 23, 2009)
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) announced that Applied Optical Systems, Inc. (AOS), its recently acquired subsidiary, has prevailed in a major patent infringement lawsuit brought in November 2006 by Amphenol Fiber Systems International (FSI). The fiber optic connectors at issue are predominately used in military and other harsh environment applications, and include a standard four-channel second generation tactical fiber optic cable assembly (TFOCA) connector design.
OCC acquires Applied Optical Systems
(Nov 12, 2009)
Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) says the transaction solidifies its position as a leading provider of fiber optic cables for military and harsh environment applications.
ADC, Tyco settle patent lawsuit with licensing agreements
(Oct 30, 2009)
Under the settlement's terms, Tyco takes license to five ot ADC's patents and ADC takes license to one of Tyco's.
Fiber Optic Connectors Products
Fiber connectors compatible with VFL
(Feb 9, 2010)
Technicians can now use a visual fault locator to test continuity on the SC and LC styles of Leviton's FastCAM connectors.
Cleaner for outdoor fiber connectors
(Jan 29, 2010)
The IBD Brand Cleaner ODC reduces cleaning costs to less than 25 cents per cleaning, its manufacturer says.
Legrand|Ortronics unveils Lumen pre-polished fiber connectors
(Jan 21, 2010)
The new Lumen connectors are designed to bring ease and reliability to fiber network field installations by reducing installation time to 2 minutes or less, on a prepared optical fiber, without the need for special installation tools or equipment.
Belden's Brilliance fiber connector boasts five-second termination
(Jan 15, 2010)
Requiring no tools, the connector can be reterminated up to five times.
Fujikura to expand FAST fiber optic connector line
(Sep 16, 2009)
Fujikura Europe plans to expand its FAST Series of fiber optic connectors, debuting 2- and 3-mm ST (Straight Tip) type versions for the first time at the European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communication (ECOC 2009) in Vienna, Austria.
The Cabling Blog
by Patrick McLaughlin & Matt Vincent
TIA TR-42 subcommittee elections bring new names to the fore
While posting to our Web site the news about the recent election of new chairs and vice-chairs for TR-42 and several of its subcommittees, I was reminded of a conversation I had several years ago with an executive of the training organization BICSI.It was...
Cisco announces 10GBase-T switches
Cisco Systems is now in the 10GBase-T business. On Monday, Februray 8, the switching-technology market leader joined server-technology provider Intel in announcing support for the twisted-pair flavor of 10-Gbit Ethernet within Cisco's Catalyst switch...
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True confession: As a teenager I watched ... no, not only did I watch, I enjoyed, some of the worst movies ever created. Gory, B-rate (at best) horror movies were my favorites. Like most who have witnessed these abominations of cinema, I saw them much...
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