On May 25, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the NEMA VE 1-2017 Metal Cable Tray Systems standard. NEMA VE 1 specifies requirements for metal cable trays and associated fittings designed […]
What a difference a year makes. In 2016, I blogged about the 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) technology and the myriad of transceiver options that were available at the time. Fast forward to […]
blog.equinix.com – People are increasingly engaging digitally with smart devices at work, in their homes and even in what they wear. This digital transformation is exponentially increasing the mobile, interactive app… Tweeted […]
Modern hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) cable access networks are very different to their original home television delivery-focussed incarnation, observes Alberto Campos, distinguished technologist at CableLabs, in Louisville, Colorado. ‘Broadcast TV demand has […]
At OFC this year, the industry’s focus was not just on the newest and greatest optical technologies, but also on the health of the industry in general. This topic was front and […]
Veronica Bloodworth, senior vice president of construction and engineering for AT&T Services Inc., was named recipient of the 14th Annual FTTXcellence award at the 2017 Fiber Connect event in Orlando, FL. Presented […]
Your infrastructure challenges are unique. So is your migration path to higher speeds. CommScope’s High Speed Migration platform gives you the agility, speed and density you need while keeping your infrastructure efficient […]
We see a wide mix of proprietary, quasi-standard, and IEEE 802.3™ standards-based PoE products popping up. While having a variety of PoE solutions to choose from is a good thing, it can […]
Passive Optical Networks (PONs) are increasingly viewed as a key element of future high-capacity broadband networks. The transmission capacity of optical fiber presently provides adequate capability for delivery of high-speed services. However, […]
Category 8 cabling solutions have arrived, with the ability to support new 25/40GBASE-T networks. But what are the practical applications for Cat 8? Where will it typically be deployed? Leviton provides an […]
