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Pulse Suppression Box facilitates OTDR field testing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:44 -0500

Placed between OTDR and link under test, Pulse Suppression Box delivers consistent test results in network certifications. Unit serves as dead zone elimination tool as well as reference grade fiber cable that provides accurate field testing and predictable calibration. Housed in drop resistant, waterproof case, Pulse Suppression Box assemblies use Hardened Lens Contact termination process and SCRATCHGUARD technology for all major glass and connector types.

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Interconnect System provides copper and optical attach options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:57 -0500

Offering copper and optical direct attach options for same system port, iPass+(TM) enables 12 channels of 10 Gbps data for up to 120 Gbps of total bandwidth. High-Speed Channel (HSC) pluggable CXP copper and optical interconnect system features unitary press-fit connector and cage assembly that provide one-step placement to host board. CXP 12X direct attach copper cables accommodate single, ganged, or stacked connector configurations in high-density requirement applications.

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IP Access Solution provides FTTx service capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:34:25 -0500

Using iMAP 9810 Intelligent Multiservice Access Platform, service providers can deliver FTTx services without risk of blocking. IP/Ethernet networking solution supports IP services simultaneously over copper and fiber infrastructures. Unit supports 1 Gbps, Active Ethernet, and EPON FTTx from any of 8 service slots, as well as copper-based services including ADSL2+ and VDSL2. As mid-mile transport device, iMAP 9810 can be provisioned with either 8-port GigE or 6-port 10 GigE modules.

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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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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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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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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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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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Transmitter supports FOUNDATION(TM) fieldbus communications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:33:43 -0500

Rosemount® Analytical OCX8800 oxygen and combustibles transmitter delivers stable and reliable measurements under many coal-fired conditions, allowing operators to fine-tune fuel-to-air ratio and minimize NOx emissions by properly monitoring burner performance. NEMA 4X rated for weather and corrosion resistance, device can be configured for general purpose installations or for hazardous area locations in which CSA/FM Class 1, Zone 1 ATEX II 2 G EExd and IECex ratings are required.

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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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CCTV Video Transmitters/Receivers have self-healing feature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:10 -0500

Digital fiber optic video transmitters and receivers with bi-directional data include FVTFVR1010SHR single channel with data series, FVT/FVR4014SHR with 4 video and data channels, and FVT/FVR8018SHR with 8 video and data channels. In event of broken fiber connection, video and data transmission is seamlessly re-routed when system is configured in ring topology. Bi-directional data transmission allows for camera PTZ function to be controlled from any monitoring location.

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Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies feature protective armor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:28:13 -0500

Suited for demanding applications such as fiber-to-the-desk (FTTD), broadcasting, FTTx, and harsh environment networks, armored cable assemblies have stainless steel metal tubing within cable coating to protect fiber inside cable. Protective metal tubing also prevents damage from rodent bites. Product is available with choice of fiber connectors including LC, FC, SC, ST, MTRJ, and E2000, as well as type of polish including APC, UPC, and PC.

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High-Density LC Adapters feature multiport dust shutter.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:37:20 -0500

Duplex and Quad LC Adapters include modularized multiport dust shutter providing dust as well as eye protection for Class III A and lower lasers. Units offer secure panel mount latching and are compatible with T.I.A. FOCIS 10B duplex and quad panel cutouts, allowing users to double connection densities using existing simplex or duplex SC adapter panel cutouts, respectively. Available in MM, SM, and APC, products meet UL 94 V-0 flammability requirements and are RoHS compliant.

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