In its latest newsletter, the Fiber Optic Association suggests putting a cable box on a scale to determine if the conductors are really copper.
Current draft of the standard still recognizes both OM3 and OM4, but recommends the better-performing fiber.
Work continues on TIA-606-B as the ISO completes its labeling and administration spec.
New products supporting HDBaseT multimedia distribution technology including both extenders and matrixes.
The ClearCurve bend-insensitive fibers measured up to TIA and IEC bandwidth specifications.
Substantial success was achieved for interoperability between transceivers, cables and systems tested, reported UNH-IOL.
40- and 100-GbE, encircled flux and bend-insensitivity are all on the agenda for June 16.
The IWCS International Cable-Connectivity Symposium is an international forum for the presentation of peer reviewed work in fields of wire, cable and interconnect technology.
The clamp from ERICO complies with NEC Articles 250 and 300.
Delivered via the Web, the event will look closely at the 2011 NEC's Article 645 Information Technology Equipment.