Single Pair Ethernet in Building Cabling

By on • ( Leave a comment )

The Single-Pair-Ethernet (SPE) concept comes from the automotive industry which required lean Ethernet cabling for vehicles. On the basis of xBASE-T1 protocols, SPE can also be used in building cabling and factory automation. SPE requires – as the name suggests – just a single twisted pair for data transmission. A thin two-core cable and a compact connector are sufficient for the cabling. In comparison to classic Ethernet cabling, the number of possible connection points is multiplied. The connection to the Local Area Network (LAN) takes place using switches either centrally in the floor distributor or distributed in the zone at the service outlets.

Prysmian offers Sirocco Extreme 180-µm microduct fiber cable

By on • ( Leave a comment )

Prysmian’s new Sirocco Extreme 180-µm microduct fiber cable leverages the company’s BendBrightXS 180-µm single-mode fiber to create a cable that fits 288 fibers into a diameter of 6.5 mm. That translates to a fiber density of 8.7 fibers per square millimeter and enables the installation of the full 288 fiber count into an 8-mm ID duct.The use of PicoTube technology enables Sirocco Extreme fiber cables to be up to 40% smaller than other Sirocco microduct cables which enables more fibers to be installed in congested ducts as well as the use of smaller ducts for new installations. Overall, resulting in lower installation costs and the use of less raw materials.

IoT offers a way to track COVID-19 via connected thermometers

By on • ( Leave a comment )

A company called Kinsa is leveraging IoT tech to create a network of connected thermometers, collecting a huge amount of anonymous health data that could offer insights into the current and future pandemics. The ability to track fever levels across the U.S. in close to real time could be a crucial piece of information for both the public at large and for decision-makers in the healthcare sector and government.

Tellabs Optical LAN enables McGough’s Open, Healthy and Smart office

By on • ( Leave a comment )

McGough’s new, modern corporate headquarters includes a Tellabs Optical LAN solution that successfully delivers flexibility in support of their network connectivity in a spacious, productive, healthy and smart modern workplace. The POL speeds IT staff productivity with simplification, reduces network vulnerability points and offers the best network capacity and connectivity density.
 
 

White Paper »

Ultra-high-density Optical Wiring Solutions for Data Centers

White Paper: Infrastructure Solutions for Edge Networks

White Paper: Solving Edge Computing Infrastructure Challenges

TIA White Paper: Resilience at the Edge

The future of enterprise cabling has Cat 6A written all over it

Webinar »

Online seminar addresses multifiber connectivity

Free Webinar on Fiber-to-the-Home Broadband Networks for Connecting Rural America

Webinar: When to use an OTDR

Webinar: Assessing Smart Buildings With SPIRE: Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Safety

Webinar: Assessing Smart Buildings With SPIRE: Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Safety