Volume 5, Issue 3

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Volume 5, Issue 3

Zone cabling increases flexibility in open offices

March 1, 1997

Less office disruption, easier facilities management, and significant savings are some of the benefits of zone cabling.

Fiber

Variable attenuator

March 1, 1997

The Miniature Variable Attenuator is a compact two-port fiber-optic component that sets attenuation levels in the rage of 0 to 60 decibels. The attenuator features low backreflection...

Connectivity

In-the-field connectorization requires polishing pucks and lapping film

March 1, 1997

One of the last steps of fiber-optic connector installation is polishing, which must be done skillfully and with the appropriate tools to minimize insertion loss and backreflection...

Cabling Installation

Installing underground conduit in customer-owned outside plant

March 1, 1997

In a campus telecommunications system, it is important to design, construct, and install the appropriate conduit at the least cost.

Cable

Conduit and innerduct increase cable system capacity

March 1, 1997

In outside-plant installations, conduit is typically installed underground to protect cables from damage and to facilitate cable placement for immediate and future needs. You ...

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Cable tester

March 1, 1997

The Model 450T Thinnet cable tester troubleshoots coaxial-cable-based network systems and checks for opens, shorts, and 50-ohm terminations. Two BNC test points allow the unit...

Fiber

Reference book

March 1, 1997

The pocket-sized Red Book references the company`s tools and accessories for outside-plant and other applications. Sections include aerial tools and equipment, cable-maintenance...

Home

Optical-spectrum analyzer

March 1, 1997

The MS9710A optical-spectrum analyzer tests optical-spectrum wavelengths from 600 to 1750 nanometers with 70 dB of dynamic range. The 32-pound analyzer has preprogrammed measurements...

Connectivity

Reusable fiber-optic connectors

March 1, 1997

The Pegasus series reusable, epoxyless, crimpless fiber-optic connectors use an internal nylon sleeve and a tapered, threaded housing to affix the connector to a fiber without...

Connectivity

Coaxial-cable adapter kit

March 1, 1997

The Unidapt Kit lets technicians mix or match any male or female, UHF, N, BNC, TNC, Mini-UHF, or SMA adapters. Available in a padded, zippered case, connectors are silver-plated...

Connectivity

Connector catalog

March 1, 1997

This 28-page catalog contains the manufacturer`s full line of modular connectors for voice and data transmission. The catalog includes photographs, dimensions, materials, and ...