Volume 29, Issue 3

The Swift K33 is a standalone core-alignment splicer from America Ilsintech.

Fusion splicing becomes more efficient and accessible

April 14, 2021

Improved capabilities coupled with lower equipment costs have made fusion splicing an attractive and popular termination option.

SignalTEK 10G from Trend Networks (formerly Ideal Networks) is an example of a transmission tester. It qualifies cabling and networks for available bandwidth.

Testing

Trends and future directions in network infrastructure testing

April 14, 2021

Organizations at the forefront of cabling-system test technologies describe what they see on the horizon for this essential function.

Standards

A virtue worth keeping

April 14, 2021

Recently I had the opportunity to speak with a professional in the ICT industry whom I’ve gotten to know a little bit by working together on some projects over the past few years...

Addendum 1 to the ANSI/TIA-607-D standard will include recommendations (“should” statements) about the number of ground rods connected to monopole towers, depending on the tower base’s width.

Standards

Addendum to TIA’s bonding and grounding standard will harmonize with wireless-antenna standard

April 14, 2021

By Patrick McLaughlinAn addendum to the ANSI/TIA-607-D standard, commonly referred to as the bonding and grounding standard, will harmonize the document with a separate Telecommunicatio...

Strategic structured cabling planning and implementation strengthen performance and expand connectivity options with clear, simple and versatile structured cabling solutions.

Data Center

Structured cabling solutions are key to addressing increasing demands on data centers

April 14, 2021

Innovative cable management solutions ensure the right system is implemented in the right location, for the right application.