Table of ContentsCrosstalk & FeedbackCrosstalkWhat's the word?I challenge anyone to show me an editor who does not think of himself or herself as a wordsmith. Words, after all, are the editor's stock and trade
EditorialAlways faithfulThe United States Marine Corps-an organization older than the United States itself-has a well-known slogan, "Semper Fidelis." It is frequently shortened to "Semper Fi," and it means "always faithful."
PerspectiveManufacturers need vertical-market strategiesAs I previously reported (see "Cabling market growth slowing dramatically," July 2000, page 43), the results of a recent cabling-system market study indicate that the cabling industry has entered a saturation phase
Ask DonnaBut what about wireless?Within the cabling arena, the trend is toward every application having its own 4-pair cable. And life is very busy for most everyone
ContentsDesignA video system for millions to seeThe NFL needed products quickly to build the infrastructure for its instant-replay program.
Fiber OpticsAssure quality components in LAN environmentsIf you are like most people concerned about network reliability, you probably constantly look for ways to make sure your network includes only high-quality components
InstallationWeb-based teaching company passes testsAn online provider of high-tech training installs and verifies both copper and fiber cabling.
Network ManagementSmart ways to prevent fiber future shockIt pays to know that what works at the time of installation may not stand up to the rigors of use.
StandardsIndustrial cabling standard in the worksThe harsh-environment initiative is one of several in progress within the TIA TR-42 engineering commitee.
TechnologyBucket fibers simplify small-form-factor testingA long-standing tool allows for efficient testing of networks with a variety of connectors.
TroubleshootingHow UTP deals with interferenceEven well-insulated cabling sites aren't immune to power interference. Here's one way to avoid trouble.
Products & ServicesIndustry SpotlightDataTel uses show floor to unveil tools, upgradesDataTel (Riverdale, NJ), a division of Middle Atlantic Products Inc., used the BICSI Summer Conference in Nashville, TN, to show the first demonstrations of its RackTools software package
New ProductsNew ProductsAngströmBond AB9123 blue, high- temperature termination adhesive cures in 1 to 5 min at temperatures of 100° to 150°C
Premier ProductsPremier ProductsThe TrueNet C5eT structured cabling system includes horizontal cable, patch cords, termination blocks, and patch panels, all of which are specifically tuned or impedance-matched to prevent bandwidth loss in local area networks
Product UpdateRespect for the not-so-ordinary patch cordWhen standing in the golf pro shop, all the shiny new clubs are very attractive. Looking at them, one can't help but dream of being the next Tiger Woods
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