Table of ContentsIndustry SpotlightConnectivity markets blazing, researcher saysAt the eighteenth annual Fleck Connection Congress (FCC), held at the Laguna Cliffs Resort in Dana Point, CA, in early November, Fleck Research (www.
DepartmentsCabling and silicon vendors demonstrate 10GBase-T capabilityIn separate sets of testing, silicon vendor Solarflare Communications (www.solarflare.
New ProductsNew ProductsThese headend cables are designed for broadcast and CATV applications, including high-definition television, video-on-demand, and VoIP.
EditorialNo shield from the facts: These high-speed issues are centralA few thoughts as I watch the season’s first snowstorm up here in New England and wonder if I should pack my long johns for the annual BICSI Conference in Orlando, FL this January …
Product FocusProduct Focus: firestoppingThe venerable Roxtec firestopping system, which has been used by architects and engineers desiring long-term protection and flexibility of cable penetrations, was recently put to the test during an arson attempt at a California cell phone equipment shelter.
Ask DonnaPoE Plus, ambient temperatures, and the National Electrical CodeThe circuits described in the National Electrical Code can be divided into four broad groups: electric light, power, signaling, and control and communications.
FeaturesDesignBringing increased bandwidth ever closer to the userA new architecture known as fiber-to the-telecom enclosure capitalizes on the bandwidth capabilities of optical circuits.
InstallationPolarity management critical in ribbon-cable designsA recently ratified TIA specification provides guidance through this sometimes tricky endeavor.
TechnologyOptical wireless: Increasing speeds, dropping pricesToday’s laser-based free space optics have reached gigabit speeds with new features and reduced cost.
Data CenterCabling in the data center: Just a piece of the puzzleThe dense, bandwidth-intensive environment creates significant demands on all forms of infrastructure.
WirelessWireless mesh networks marching toward market successMesh networks, known for their use in city-wide WiFi deployments, are still works-in-development within the IEEE.
StandardsTSB-155 on track for imminent publicationDocument provides guidelines for 10GBase-T operation on installed cabling systems.
Cable SharingTension reduction, lubrication on high-performance data cableTests show some lubricant types have little effect while others induce performance variance and jacket-strength degradation.
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