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Digital Optocouplers suit hybrid electric vehicles.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:30 -0500

Models ACPL-M71T single-channel, high-speed 15 MBd and ACPL-M72T low-power LED drive R2Couplers incorporate CMOS IC for reinforced insulation and signal isolation suitable for automotive/industrial applications. Included IC offers ESD performance of 4 kV Human Body Model and 400 V Machine Model. Units feature LED technology with low driving current/power consumption for high- and low-speed digital applications. They operate in temperatures from -40 to +125°C.

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EPON Transceiver has integrated clock and data recovery.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:41:01 -0500

Single-chip 10G EPON transceiver for next generation PON systems, GN7350 enables users to build prototype systems for in-house and field testing. CDR eliminates excessive channel noise, and ensures highest link margin and lowest jitter signal by re-timing high speed signal. Custom 10G burst mode transceiver helps reduce BOM.

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Duplex LC Adapters have shuttered design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:45 -0500

Designed for low profile, SC cutout adapter, shuttered duplex LC adapters include slip-on retractable cover within standard cutout for enhanced eye protection. Single door design allows for one-handed connector installation, and other available product offerings include flanged and flangeless plastic configuration, secure adapters, and metal flanged adapter styles. Product serves data communication and telecommunication industries.

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Photoreceivers offer GPPO or coplanar waveguide RF outputs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:40 -0500

Operating in 1,310 Nm wavelength band, Quad Photoreceiver Arrays are designed for 10 and 40 km transmission over single-mode fiber conforming to 100 Gigabit Ethernet standard (100GBASE-LR4 and 100GBASE-ER4). Arrays consist of 4 monolithically integrated InGaAs photodiodes on InP substrate and 4 transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) to produce 4-channel electrical output signal, each channel running up to 28 Gbps. Power consumption is typically 200 mW per channel.

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Digital Optocouplers suit optical isolation applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:07 -0500

ACPL-M61L/061L/064L/W61L/K64L optocouplers operate in -40 to +105°C tempertures from 2.7-5.5 V supply. Combining LED and integrated high gain photo detector, 10 Mbd devices have forward drive current at 1.6 mA, allowing designers to interface optocoupler input directly from microcontroller output - eliminating use of buffers to drive LED. Slew-rate controlled output controls voltage rise and fall times over wide range of load capacitances.

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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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Optical Amplifier is suitable for WDM and DWDM networks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:24:31 -0500

Model R-SOA-EAM-1550 monolithically integrates semiconductor optical amplifier with reflective electro-absorption modulator, combining high optical gain with high-speed modulation. Unit also offers low sensitivity to input polarization, suiting it for DWDM transmission at speeds of 10 Gbps over fiber optic links of up to 80 km. It can be used across entire C-band and is compatible with HyBoard® photonic integration platform.

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Wireless Conductivity Transmitter is WirelessHART(TM)-enabled.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:36:19 -0500

Compatible with 2- and 4-electrode sensors, Model 6081-C suits conductivity applications too difficult to reach or too dangerous to access via wired transmitter. It functions in self-organizing network, in which every wireless device in network acts as router for nearby devices to ensure optimal data transmission reliability and network availability. Analytical field instrument offers measurement span of 0-600,000 µs/cm as well as diagnostics and intelligent power management.

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Optical Amplifier is capable of uncooled operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:28:02 -0500

SOA-R-OEC-1550-CO high signal gain reflective semiconductor optical amplifier is coaxially packaged in pigtailed TO-56 can and is capable of uncooled operation over extended temperature range, making it suitable for applications including sensor networks and WDM-PONs. It uses buried InP heterostructure design and offers over 20 dB of signal gain across C-band at temperatures up to 70°C. Device also incorporates monitor photodiode.

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Ethernet Media Converter is RoHS compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:29:06 -0500

Designed to convert 1000Base-T signals to 1000Base-X fiber signals and vice versa, SFP (Mini-GBIC) Ethernet media converter extends connection distance between 2 Gigabit Ethernet devices via fiber cable without performance degradation. It conforms to IEEE802.3z standard and supports both full- and half-duplex modes with data transmission rates of 2,000 and 1,000 Mbps, respectively. Backward compatible with 10M, 100M, and 10/100M equipment, unit supports multi- and single-mode fibers.

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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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Solid State Relays suit demanding industrial applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:27:39 -0500

Suited for automation installations, MICROOPTO ACTOR supports 3-wire actuators up to 24 Vdc and 2 A, with inductive loads such as solenoid valves and contactors. MICROOPTO 300VDC, designed for inductive loads up to 300 Vdc and 1 A, is suitable for switching motor brakes and contactors. Supporting frequencies up to 100 kHz, MICROOPTO 100kHz ensures rapid signal translation while providing isolation. All 3 switching amplifiers are DIN rail mountable with LED status indication.

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Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier offers custom configurability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:37:12 -0500

Intended for 1,550 nm optical transmission networks, WaveSmart PowerNode 1550 EDFA offers custom wavelengths and user-defined power output levels for distribution of optical signals. Internal microprocessor provides real-time monitoring and control for operating status of pump and I/O optical power. Warning information will be generated in case of amplifier failure and in critical condition, pump laser will be automatically switched off when no optical power is available.

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Transmitter/Receiver Pairs enable HDMI over fiber connections.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:28:18 -0500

Allowing HDMI device to be added in analog room, HD-TX1-F and HD-RX1-F units extend uncompressed HDMI and IR/RS-232 control signals up to 1,000 ft over single multimode fiber connection. They can also connect 2 HDMI switchers in different parts of building so source or display device can be located remotely from central equipment. Pairs include universal IR repeaters with range of up to 192 kHz, bidirectional RS-232 extenders up to 115k Baud, and 12 Vdc power pack.

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Solarization Resistant Fibers suit deep UV applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:30:15 -0500

Using modified core preform that protects fiber from damaging effects of deep UV, Solarization Resistant Fibers can handle spectroscopy, lithography, and excimer laser delivery applications where fibers are exposed to deuterium lamp transmission (190-230 Nm) or ArF-Excimer (193 Nm) laser. They provide long-term stability at 30-40% transmission for 215 Nm. Fiber core sizes can be produced from 50 to greater than 1,000 µm. Custom cabled or multi-fiber assemblies are also available.

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Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies are rated for outdoor use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:30:42 -0500

Comprised of outdoor rated fiber optic cable pre-assembled with outdoor rated PushPull LC connector, LC fiber optic cable assemblies achieve low loss over long distances with high data-carrying capacity. They feature 2-fiber multimode, wavelength of 850 and 1,310 Nm, and are immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI). IP65/IP67 rated, ready-to-install cable assemblies are offered in various lengths, as well as in single-ended versions.

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GBIC Transceiver operates at wavelength of 1,470 Nm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:31:55 -0500

Hot-swappable 1000Base-CWDW GBIC transceiver plugs into 802.3z standards-compliant GBIC port or slot of Cisco switch or router in fiber-optic networks. Suited for telecom and data communications applications, product is designed to support SONET, Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and other communications standards.

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Ethernet Fiber Converter offers long transmission distance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:29:48 -0500

Optimized for 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit optical Ethernet transmission networks, Model MG1000A conducts transmission of packets over VLAN and extends transmission distance of network from 100 m to 120 km over copper wires. It provides QoS functionality that ensures transmission of VoIP packets, as well as STP to form redundant network. Unit supports mutual signal conversion between 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T and 1000Base-SX/LX, and full-duplex/half-duplex transmission modes.

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Optical Transceiver features G.703 connections.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:35:02 -0500

Digitalized point-to-point optical transceiver employs VLSI circuitry, digital multiplexer, and optical transmission technology for enabling high-speed data and TDM integrated access, and transmits 4E1/8E1/16E1 as fiber optic multiplexer or FMO. It has single board structure and offers transmission range of 2-120 km. Using built-in power supply switching to provide over-voltage and over-current protection, device provides selection of dual and single filament bidirectional types.

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