Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.
Richardson, TX
Hinged covers for pan-net cable-management systems are an alternative solution to fixed covers and facilitate access to all types of cables in multimedia applications, including UTP, ScTP, coax, and fiber. The covers can be opened in either direction and provide patch cable and routing flexibility. They can be ordered as an option with horizontal or vertical management panels or installed as a retrofit for panels already in the field.
Panduit Corp.
Oak Brook, IL
The Express GX offers bandwidth-management flexibility and has set a benchmark in cost-efficient delivery of the optical Internet in metropolitan-area networks. The Express GX platform will offer full VT-1.5 management flexibility and granularity and will be available in the first half of 2000.
Nortel Networks
Atlanta
The enhanced MegaWav multichannel DWDM platform increases fiber-optic network capacity to enable multiple video, voice, and data services to be carried across the same fiber infrastructure. It combines up to 16 inputs carrying high-quality video transmission in its native format that can be multiplexed with other services such as cable telephony and Internet access. Two MegaWav 16-channel platforms can be installed in a standard rack-mounting shelf less than 2 inches in height.
Artel Video Systems Inc.
Marlborough, MA
The ForeRunner ASX-4000 switch includes OC-48c ATM ports, true 40-Gbit/sec nonblocking switching capacity, market-leading signals, routing performance, carrier-class redundancy, traffic management, timing, and certifications. These new capabilities deliver sonet aps, 1+1 port redundancy, port-card redundancy, and fabric redundancy. Pricing starts at $55,000. <br>FORE Systems
Pittsburgh
Corning Inc.
Corning, NY
Three E Laboratories
Montgomeryville, PA
Vitesse Semiconductor Corp.
Camarillo, CA
This compact, robust laser-diode light source for fiber-optic applications uses a premium-quality light-emitting element and unique power-supply circuitry that can provide a stable light source for many years. The available wavelengths include 980, 1310, 1480, 1550, and 1625 nm, which is suitable for various applications in optical communica tions, including long-haul communication net work optical-cable characterization, optical testing and measurements, optical-signal processing, and fiber-optic data acquisition.
The CHAU Corp.
Fremont, CA
The MC2064 is a highly integrated, programmable FP/DFB laser driver intended for fiber-optic-based communications systems operating at up to 1.25 Gbits/sec. According to the company, it is the first to support DC coupled output at 3.3V operation and is available in TSSOP20, QSOP16 packages, or die form. This full-custom IC, fabricated in an advanced submicron BICMOS process, has a very wide operating operation, suitable for <100-Mbit/sec to 1.25-Gbit/sec applications. The outputs may be paralleled for 65-mA modulation. Both 3.3V and 5V operation are supported. Rise/fall times are substantially below the Gigabit Ethernet requirement of 250 psec.
Microcosm Communications
Bristol, England
Power X Limited
Manchester, England
The HP 86140 family of Optical-spectrum Analyzers (OSAs) offers built-in test applications to make complex and repetitive measurements easier, benchtop and portable models, dynamic range to characterize 50-GHz WDM system performance, and fast sweep speeds at high sensitivity to maximize measurement throughput. The OSA family achieves a close-to-ideal optical-filter shape with very steep walls. The 40-dB range at 25-GHz offset makes the product useful for testing WDM systems and components with 50-GHz-or-less narrow channel spacing.
Hewlett-Packard Co.
Santa Rosa, CA
The ±13 dBm distributed-feedback lasers offer a high-power laser source module with a ±0.5-nm tuning range around its central wavelength, which has the ability to test 100-GHz and 50-GHz spacing systems. It is particularly convenient for testing WDM optical amplifiers with large power levels at the amplifier-input port. The central wavelengths of each source can be selected on the ITU-T grid ranging from 1525 to 1565 nm. Part of the IQ-200 optical test system, the module provides ±0.01-nm setting accuracy, while maintaining a stable power output and spectrum.
EXFO
Vanier, Quebec, Canada
The OMNI cable-test product offers version 3.0 of its OMNIScanner cable-certification tool, which includes patent-pending diagnostics, the OMNIFiber Adapter, which transforms OMNIScanner into a singlemode and multimode fiber-cabling certification tool; and ScanLink Cable Management Software Version 5. OMNIScanner certifies Category 5, 5E, and 6 cabling and provides measurements for Category 7. According to the company, OMNIScanner is the first product to feature patent pending Time-Domain NeXT and time-domain return-loss diagnostics. New features include the ability to perform diagnostics on failing links to distinguish between bad connections, patch cords, and cables. Time-domain diagnostics are displayed in graphical form with superimposed S-Band limits to pinpoint connection problems, allowing users to quickly and accurately isolate link faults in a fraction of the time previously required.
Microtest Inc.
Phoenix
Digital Lightwave Inc.
Clearwater, FL
Anritsu
Richardson, TX
Designed for fiber-optic cable, the fo 7045 incorporates four stripping functions that can be programmed to allow for a variety of stripping combinations. The system process offers many different cable types and thickness up to a length of 77 mm and an outer diameter of up to 4.5 mm. The fo 7045 strips the outer jacket, Kevlar, and buffer and primary coating on the most commonly used singlemode and multimode cables in less than four seconds, according to the company.
Schleuniger Inc.
Manchester, NH
Berk-Tek
New Holland, PA
Jensen Tools
Phoenix
Fiber Instrument Sales Inc.
Oriskany, NY
The 110 Rack-Mount Panel allows for rack-mounting two 100-pair wiring blocks (without legs) and two jumper troughs (without legs) on the company's Mighty Mo II cable-management rack or EIA 19-inch rack. The panel provides for rear entry of the horizontal cable to separate them from the patch cords and crossconnect wires. The kits are also available and come ready for field termination. Rack-mounting helps protect horizontal cables and makes moves, adds, changes, and troubleshooting easier.
Ortronics Inc.
Pawcatuck, CT
The Global Telecom Facilities Directory (GTFD) provides illustrated descriptions of international and domestic fiber-optic submarine cable. It is also available on CD-ROM with quick-reference point-and-click navigation as well as ongoing updates on all systems through its Website. Developed for telecommunications planners, the document is sold with three standard pricing plans.
T Soja & Associates Inc.
Brookline, MA
It-International Telecom Inc.
Kirkland, QC, Canada
This 200-page catalog features the company's full line of active and passive fiber-optic connectors and adapters, optoelectronic products, backplane solutions, cable assemblies, small-form-factor connectors, termination tooling, fiber-optic switches, and software for fiber tracking. It also contains passive fiber-optic networks, including passive-optical network devices, distribution enclosures, outside-plant enclosures, and frame systems. A glossary is included to help customers understand fiber-optic terms.
Molex Inc.
Lisle, IL
The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)
Exton, PA
This four-page four-color illustrated brochure describes the company's semiautomatic Model 860 Omni border designed for low-volume production runs involving gold, solder, adhesive, or stud-bumped flip chips as well as laser diodes and eutectic die. Typical applications include flip-chip bonding solder-bumped die on PCB or flex circuitry, flip-chip bonding stud-bumped die with conductive adhesive on ceramic substrates, bonding edge-emitting laser diodes to submounts using gold tin preforms, and eutectic die bonding silicon die to ceramic substrates with multiple bond sites.
Semiconductor Equipment Corp.
Moorpark, CA
This 12-page brochure describes the company's line of ultra-high-speed 10- to 80-Gbit/sec InGaAs pin photodiodes and 40- to 60-Gbit/sec amplified photodetector receivers for telecom and photonics-research applications.
Discovery Semiconductor Inc.
Princeton Junction, NJ
The digital/analog megohmmeter catalog includes comprehensive information on the company's line of multiple voltage insulation, resistance, and continuity meters. The models 1030/1040/1045 combine test voltages from 250, 500, and 1000V and insulation measurements to 2000 Mohm. The catalog highlights the meters' features, benefits, and typical applications and provides full specifications and ordering information.
AEMC Instruments
Boston