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Tactical Fiber Optic Cables are field rugged and reusable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:32:19 -0500

Suited for use in outdoor broadcasting applications, MaxiBend cables are offered in 8 standard variants in single- and multi-mode constructions, with up to 12 fibers, and variety of special options including glass type, fiber count, and jacket color and material. Tight buffered cables feature aramid yarn strength member and sunlight-resistant polyurethane outer jacket. Resistant to abrasion, crushing, and cut-through, cables are compatible with all optical fiber connector types.

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Drop Cables are tensile rated for 300 lb.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:23:52 -0500

GR-20 and RUS standards compliant, ezInterconnect(TM) MDU Drop cables are offered with 3 different levels of bend insensitive fiber including BendBright, BendBright-XS, and BendBright-Elite. Drop cable is available from 1-12 fibers, gel or dry tube, is round in shape, armored, bends in any direction, and contains single tube. Offered with indoor or outdoor style connectors and with HLC Scratchguard technology, cables can be used for aerial, duct, or direct buried applications.

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Patch Cables feature high bend radius.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:26:13 -0500

Single-mode macrobend/high-bend-radius patch cables utilize bend-insensitive Corning® SMF28e® XB full-spectrum, single-mode fiber that is compliant with ITU-TG.652.D and G.657.A standards. Cables are available with LC, SC, ST, or FC termination; APC or UPC polishes; and jacket thicknesses of 2 or 3 mm. Product has minimum bend radius of only 10 mm and is designed to be used in all network installs, and fits the FTTH market well.

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Preterminated Optical Cabling facilitates fast deployment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:49 -0500

Designed for data centers, high-density LANscape® Pretium® Evolved-Density, Growth-Enabled (EDGE) solutions feature preterminated multi-fiber assemblies, or trunks, with minimum bend radius as small as 5 times OD of cable. Cable can be tightly routed around corners and bends, and extra slack can be coiled without causing attenuation. Interconnect cables offer bend radius of up to 8 times OD, while housings are available in 1U and 4U sizes and mount in 19 in. racks or cabinets.

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Fiber Optic Cables feature bend insensitive design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:31:27 -0500

Featuring HLC SCRATCHGUARD technology, Bend Insensitive Trunk Cables are suited for data centers, CATV headends and private networks. Cables utilize Draka's bend insensitive fiber in both 10X and 100X versions. They can be configured in loose tube or tight buffered designs with various fiber counts and lengths, and are supported with all standard fiber optic connectors including SCAPC HLC.

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Fiber Cables suit multiple dwelling unit applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:08:16 -0500

Designed with BendBright-XS® fiber inside, ezInterconnect(TM) Fiber Cables feature minimum bend radius of 7.5 mm, making them suited for routing into and through apartments, condos, high rise buildings, or multi-tenant business centers. Offered in 2.9 mm and 4.8 mm OD versions, cables feature indoor-outdoor flame ratings and are available with or without connectors.

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Fibre Ribbon Cable accelerates installation time.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:08:14 -0500

Based on Easy Split bend-insensitive Ribbon Fibre, C-Groove Cable features C-shaped core that remains intact once outer coating is removed, enabling fibres to be removed from open face of C-groove. Four fibre ribbon inside cable can be separated into individual fibres in seconds using de-ribbonizing tool, eliminating need for mass fusion splicers and hot jacket strippers. Once desired fibres have been extracted, outer coating can be re-sealed by pressing cover back over cable.

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Optical Cable Assemblies can run up to 100 m.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:29:26 -0500

Offered in Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) connector format, PARALIGHT cable assemblies deliver 40 Gb/sec Quad Data Rate (QDR) speed and can run up to 100 m, with longer lengths being evaluated. Low weight and small size facilitate effective routing of significant numbers of cables in clustered systems. Cable assemblies are suited for applications in intra- and inter-cabinet links.

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Drop Cables feature bend-insensitive optical fiber.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:16:25 -0500

Suited for use in CATV node tail applications, Bend Insensitive Fiber Optic Drop Cables with HLC ScratchGuard(TM) Technology are available in both 10X and 100X versions. Cables may be configured in various fiber counts and lengths and are supported with all standard fiber optic connectors including the SCAPC HLC (Hardened Lens Contact).

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Cabling System speeds FTTH applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:22 -0500

Providing flexible means of connecting users in multiple dwelling units, VertiCasa(TM) system is built around special riser cable from which long lengths of fiber can be extracted. Fibers are removed through small breakout windows, allowing riser cable to be installed without slack loops. Extracted fibers can be routed directly to individual subscribers without need for intermediate splices. VertiCasa(TM) system also offers full spectrum of bend-tolerant fibers.

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Hard Clad Fibers handle wide range of applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:41:58 -0500

Hard Plastic Clad standard Silica core fibers come with Numerical Aperture (N.A.) of 0.39, while Hard Plastic Coated Low Hydroxyl (OH) Silica core fibers feature N.A. of 0.22 and attenuation of 3.5 dB/km at 800 nm and 8.6 dB/km at 1,060 nm, respectively. They feature high concentricity and core-to-clad ratio, hard polymer coating, and biocompatible materials. Applications include laser delivery systems, NIR spectroscopy, optical pyrometry, and automotive cabling.

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Optical Cables are flame-retardant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:41:44 -0500

Test verified to meet specific mechanical and environmental conditions of many industrial applications, LSZH(TM) Industrial Cables contain compound that does not drip when superheated. Low-smoke/zero-halogen cables come in various designs including interlocking armored cable, riser-rated corrugated armored cable, double-jacketed cold-temperature cable, and single-jacket cable. They are tray-rated per UL1277, UL13, UL444, and CSA C22.2 No. 230 and No. 232 standards for industrial applications.

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Fiber Optic Cable suits mobile, outdoor communications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:45:38 -0500

Designed to meet demand for smaller and lighter weight equipment, tactical fiber optic cables are compatible with all optical fiber connector types and may be repeatedly used without compromised performance. Compact round cables, covering wavelengths from 1,260-1,625 nm, have fibers that can be coiled into 32 or and 20 mm dia loop. Offered in 6 standard product codes with up to 12 fibers, cables exhibit resistance to sunlight, chemicals, flames, abrasion, crushing, and cut-through.

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Distribution Cables meet ICEA standard for indoor/outdoor use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:15:43 -0500

Available with fiber counts from 6-48, FiberExpress® Indoor/Outdoor Tight Buffer Distribution cables are constructed with 900 color-coded buffered fibers surrounded by water-swellable aramid strength members, with ripcord, under UV-resistant, flame-retardant black jacket. Water-swellable tape barrier provides additional water-blocking to protect interstices from axial moisture migration. Series includes selection of 62.5/125 and 50/125 Multi-Mode cables and Single-Mode Enhanced cable.

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Flexible Fiber permits precise CO2 laser delivery.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:39:01 -0500

Suited for otology procedures, OtoBeam enables CO2 laser-based energy source to be placed at surgeon's fingertips for accurate control when operating on delicate structures of middle and inner ear. Photonic bandgap fiber technology allows laser energy to be guided through flexible fiber, providing surgeons with precise and safe device for stapedectomy procedures. Flexible CO2 laser fiber also promotes control over penetration into target structures and formation of footplate rosette.

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Patch Cables minimize smoke and halogen emissions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:43:51 -0500

Featuring low-smoke, zero-halogen jackets, Fiber Optic Patch Cables are designed for environments where protection of people and equipment from toxic and corrosive gases is critical. Units are offered in duplex 62.5/125 multimode and duplex 50/125 multimode models in more than 60 configurations. Cables are suited for close quarter applications such as ships, submarines, aircraft, high-end server rooms, and network centers.

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Optical Network Solution combines HFC, PON architectures.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 08 May 2007 07:45:41 -0500

Emulating traditional coaxial network, Cable PON (Passive Optical Network) allows cable providers to deliver deep-fiber services that plug directly into existing cable infrastructures and back-office operations. Solution also promotes conversion readiness by offering cable operators ability to extend service via PON while preparing for seamless evolution to GPON-enabled fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) platform and still utilizing pre-existing cable resources.

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Customizable Cables suit military and broadcast applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:46:18 -0500

Combining fiber and copper cable into single cable assembly, MIL hybrid cables are suited for applications requiring low voltage copper cable and fiber cable to be used within same space or for equipment requiring different cable types. Copper wire can carry power, while fiber can transmit data without risk of EMI. Products are offered in D38999, M28876, and other ruggedized/harsh environment connector designs depending on specific application.

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Data Cable suits continuous flex applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:45:26 -0500

Designed for use in Energy Chain Systems®, Chainflex CFLG glass fiber optic cable has minimum bend radius of 10 x cable diameter and operates within permissible temperature range of 23-158°F. With low-adhesion, PVC-based outer jacket and bundled bare-copper wire construction, cable is unaffected by EMI and can be used on crane and conveyor systems as well as for single and interface-free data transmission. Cable comes in more than 600 sizes and styles.

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Fiber Optic Calibration Cables are performance-tested.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:42:16 -0500

Master Calibration Cables combine functionality and connectivity options of fiber optic cable assemblies with strict performance/mechanical specification tolerances. Red jacketed fiber promotes differentiation from standard fiber cables and serialization allows matching to accompanying performance/test documentation. Cables come in single mode or multimode, simplex or duplex configurations with range of connectors, lengths, jacketing, and custom options to suit any environment.

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