Corning recently introduced Evolv Hardened Connectivity Solutions with Pushlok Technology, which the company says will help telecommunications network operators meet the growing demand for bandwidth. The Evolv set of solutions is a portfolio of 5G-ready terminals and connectors that are miniaturized to accommodate more fiber connections in smaller space.
Corning adds that the Evolv solutions “are designed to simplify fiber deployment for all types of communications networks. As connectivity requirements continue to grow—with video streaming, remote work, e-commerce and related applications—network operators must deploy more fiber in space-constrained environments. That need will accelerate with 5G deployments.”
Pushlok hardened connectors are half the size of existing offerings, connecting to terminals that are as small as one-fourth the size of existing components. The smaller size allows operators to lower their costs, Corning explained, as well as speed their deployments and stay ahead of demands for high-speed connectivity.
“With the Evolv Solutions and Pushlok Technology, Corning is working with our customers to reduce barriers in deploying 5G-ready networks,” said Bob Whitman, vice president of market development, Corning Optical Communications. “More and more often, installers must deploy fiber in tight spaces not originally designed for today’s density of connections—and all types of network operators are looking to deploy more quickly and economically. That’s why they’ll find our miniaturized solutions so valuable, wherever they need to go.”
When announcing the launch of the portfolio, Corning listed and described the following benefits of Evolv Hardened Connectivity Solutions.
- Versatility and cost savings—The compact, easy-to-install terminals can be deployed in the ground, on a pole or façade, or on a strand. Operators can save up to $500 per terminal location by shrinking handhole and pedestal size, reusing existing infrastructure, reducing pole-attachment fees and streamlining permitting.
- Aesthetics—Operators can deploy terminals for any type of fiber-to-the-premises network with minimal visual impact, which can speed approval time by local and municipal governments.
- Ease of installation—Pushlok Technology enables simple one-handed drop installation, with tactile and audible feedback. Ligweight Evolv terminals streamline aerial and façade routing and improve utilization of congested conduits and handholes.
“These optical solutions are a prime example of Corning’s innovation portfolio in action,” Whitman added. “We’re leveraging our unparalleled expertise in optical physics and precision forming to co-innovate with our customers to solve their toughest technology problems—creating another competitive advantage that will help Corning deliver for customers and outperform the passive optical market over time.”
Corning said it will add products and solutions to the Evolv portfolio.