Fiber Optic Connectors are field terminable.
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Available for singlemode and multimode fibers, connectors are offered in 3 styles: ST series with bayonet-type twist lock for mounting; SC versions, which utilize push-pull method for connection; and small form factor LC connectors that use latch system similar to telephone plug. Connectors have PC polish, are designed for installation on 900 µm buffered fibers, and utilize precision zirconia ferrules.
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New Full Range of Field Terminable Fiber Optic Connectors
New Holland, PA-June 25, 2003-Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, introduces its new full range of field terminable fiber optic connectors. Combined with Berk-Tek's optical cable, these connectors support campus and building backbones, horizontal cabling applications for LANs or SANs, device termination and data centers.
The new connectors include:
·ST series featuring the typical bayonet-type twist lock for mounting.
·SC versions utilizing the "push-pull" method for connection.
·Small form factor LC connectors using a latch system similar a common telephone plug
The connectors are available for singlemode and multimode fibers. To fully support the connectors, Berk-Tek will offer a full line of termination tool kits and consumable parts.
The connectors have a PC polish and are manufactured for high performance, ruggedness and flexibility. They are designed for installation on 900 µm buffered fibers and feature low average insertion loss performance with proper installation.
The connectors utilize precision zirconia ferrules and are compliant to all applicable industry standards including ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 - Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard.
About Berk-Tek, A Nexans Company
For more than 40 years, Berk-Tek has been a leading manufacturer of more than 100 different network copper and fiber-optic cable products. The company has led in the development of high-performance and enhanced UTP cables designed to transport high-speed data and voice transmissions. Berk-Tek has major manufacturing facilities at New Holland, PA, Fuquay-Varina, NC and Elm City, NC. For more information, visit www.berktek.com.
About Nexans
Nexans is the worldwide leader in the cable industry. The Group brings an extensive range of advanced copper and optical fiber cable solutions to the infrastructure, industry and building markets. Nexans cables and systems can be found in every area of people's lives, from telecommunications and energy networks, to aeronautics, aerospace, automobile, railways, building, petrochemical, medical applications, etc. With an industrial presence in 28 countries and commercial activities in 65 countries, Nexans employs 17,150 people and had sales in 2002 of euros 4.3 billion. Nexans is listed on the Paris stock exchange. More information can be found on www.nexans.com.
For more information, contact: Lauren DuPont Communications Specialist, Nexans North America Tel.: 717-351-9398 lauren.dupont@nexans.com
