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CommScope’s FIST Modular Splice Closure to make installation easier
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Legrand high-performance cabling system offers range of enclosures
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Legrand’s LCS3 cable offering has both fibre optic and copper solutions, suiting it to local area network (LAN) and data centre applications. It offers a range of 19in free-standing Linkeo enclosures with removeable side and rear panels, as well as wall-mounted units with rear, top and botom pre-cut cable entries. Te system is designed to deliver data transfer speeds of up to 100Gb/s. Te patch panel can facilitate a mix of fibre optic and high- category RJ45 copper connectors, and it is easy to install, with colour-coded variants from Cat5e through to Cat8 reducing the need for any specialist tools. Each copper patch panel comprises of four ‘cassetes’ with capacity for
12 connectors. Each cassete can be ejected at the touch of a buton, while connectors can be removed with no need to disconnect the cords. Te LCS3 also includes completely redesigned fibre-optic panels and drawers, available in high (96 connectors) and very high (144 connectors) density options. As with the LCS3 patch panels, both fibre optic panel options offer
flexible modular configuration and a fast-push-buton cassete ejection system. Te high-density variant is available with splicing units to facilitate a combination of copper and fibre optic connectors per patch panel.
Finisar unveils module solutions for 5G at OFC
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Visitors to OFC saw, for the first time, a collection of optical module solutions for 5G wireless networks from Finisar. Building on the success of the 10G tunable Bidi SFP+ transceiver, the company demonstrated its next-generation 25G tunable Bidi technology in an SFP28 form factor. This is designed to enable cost-effective next-generation 5G wireless build-outs, while providing more data capacity per fibre. The Bidi technology will also incorporate Finisar transceiver
features, such as T2DOC and Flextune. This will enable transceiver- to-transceiver communications and self-wavelength tuning of remote modules during commissioning without host interaction, which means field installation and remote maintenance are simplified and operational expenses are lowered. In addition, a new, cost-optimised 25G SFP28 module for front-haul applications in 5G wireless networks was unveiled, which uses a Fabry-Perot (FP) laser. Most single-mode 25G optical modules rely on more costly distributed feedback (DFB) lasers to reach 10km distances set by the IEEE standard. Finisar’s demonstration was to show that low-cost FP lasers running at 25G data rates can support not only the 300m of reach required by the majority of 5G front-haul deployments, but also exceptional cases of 1km spans.
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The recent FTTH Conference in Amsterdam saw CommScope introduce its new FIST Modular Splice Closure that assists network operators with building a fibre foundation for future networks. The splice closure features
gel sealing technologies which are composed of eight interchangeable and wrap
around cold-seal segments that are field and factory installable. There is a wide range (universal termination for 1 to 27mm) of cables, as well as single circuit and single-element splice trays with high levels of performance at high-splice capacity. It also features a removeable base for easy access during installation and provisioning.
KDPOF reveals POF link for telematics control module
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KDPOF, in partnership with ALPS, has developed a concept for an LTE-A telematics control module that uses Gigabit Ethernet over plastic optical fibre (POF) to connect to the central communications hub, such as a head unit. Since POF provides high Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), the links do not interfere with the smart antenna receivers. With the necessary speed going beyond 100Mb/s, a 1Gb/s Ethernet link is required. Te natural EMC problem-free POF is ideally suited for an Ethernet
connection, avoiding back-coupling conditions. Another advantage is the simple integration with current ISA chipsets, thanks to the Ethernet (SGMII/RGMII) host bus of the Gigabit POF transceiver. Furthermore, thanks to the Gigabit capacity of the Ethernet link over POF, the data link will aggregate various data streams, such as LTE-A, wifi, V2x, RDS and DAB radio.
New Inno fusion splicer provides intense magnification
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Inno Instrument revealed its advanced Ribbon Splicer, View 12R, at the OFC and FTTH events. To ensure fast and precise connectivity, fibres should be spliced in a highly- visible environment with optimal lighting and magnification. With this in mind, the company
developed View 12R, which it says features the world’s highest magnification rate, of 250x with a simple double tap zoom for ultimate control. It is designed to splice up to 12 fibres simultaneously, saving time and boosting efficiency for operators. The splicer also offers reliable
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results with the convenience of the combination of a 5in touch screen and a smart Guided User Interface (GUI).
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