CUSTOMIZED ASSEMBLIES
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This line of customized singlemode and multimode fiber-optic cable assemblies is available in simplex, duplex, and up to 24-pair fan-out construction. Connector options include SC, LC, and ST. Hybrid connection custom lengths are also available. According to the company, the assemblies meet Telcordia GR-326 compliance standards, and undergo in-house testing to ensure quality.
COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN, WEST CHESTER, PA
www.ctdi.com
FTTx SPLICE-ON SYSTEM
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The FITEL splice-on connector system, designed for increasing speed and limiting insertion loss during field fiber repair and customized FTTx installation, consists of factory-polished ferrules with pre-cleaved fiber stubs, plus high-strength snap-on connector assemblies. According to the company, total insertion loss using this fusion splice termination method measures .30 dB or less for singlemode fiber. The system features GR-326-tested and approved Seikoh Giken connectors.
FURUKAWA AMERICA, PEACHTREE CITY, GA
www.furukawaamerica.com
HARSH ENVIRONMENT FLEX CIRCUIT
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For fiber management with OEO (optical-electro-optical) devices operating in harsh Mil-Aero and commercial environments, Shuffle backplane flex circuits are now available with a chemical-resistant coating that encapsulates individual fibers for added protection against exposure to jet fuel, de-icer fluid, harsh cleaners, alcohol, and other corrosive liquids. These flex circuits are also available with custom over-molding, designed to provide improved strain relief, customized mounting, and fiber management aesthetics, eliminating the need for additional cable management equipment or straps.
STRATOS OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES, CHICAGO, IL
www.stratosoptical.com
HARSH ENVIRONMENT CONNECTIVITY
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Available with singlemode or multimode fibers, the Telecom Outdoor Solution family of connectors is vibration-protected and fulfills IP65/67 requirements. Hybrid versions combine data (LC fiber or RJ-45) and power in one connector. These devices are designed for long transmission distances and high data rates in harsh environments, such as connecting a telecom base station to an antenna unit with integrated RF head.
HARTING KGaA, ESPELKAMP, GERMANY
www.harting.com
MIL-AERO MEDIA CONVERTER
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This dual-channel media device converts T-1 data rates to fiber-optic cable. Integrating into the backshell of an HMA Expanded Beam bulkhead connector, the Dual T1 Media Converter is designed for tactical communication applications, and is now in use by the military. The converter combines RJ-45 interconnected T-1 data with fiber-optic HMA Expanded Beam technology, providing dual 1.544 Mbits/sec data rate media conversion from copper to fiber and back. The compact converter eliminates the need for a separate fiber modem, is designed to provide a lighter weight solution, and is built to save valuable shelf space in military communications vehicles. The converter also provides protection from EMI and signal detectability. The HMA version of Expanded Beam technology includes an optical lens system that provides immunity from water, mud, dust, oil, and other contaminants that can damage the fiber endface.
STRATOS OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES, CHICAGO, IL
www.stratoslightwave.com
