...within a loose-tube cable. It can be a headache-inducing task if you don’t have the right tools. If you bend the cable or buffer tubes past their recommended bend radius, or if you allow them to kink, you’ll end up with substandard cable connect...

...testing includes patch cable, bulk cable, jacks, patch panels, etc. These tests cover a number of measurements, including: attenuation, NEXT, PS-NEXT, EL-FEXT, ACR, PS-ACR, EL-FEXT, PS-ELFEXT, and Return Loss. Products that are tested together shou...

...ports. Designed to consolidate the cable clutter associated with multiple peripherals and ports, USB supports all types of computer- and telephone-related devices. • USB detects and configures the new devices instantly • Before the arrival of Univ...

...easy removal of the cable when required. • Replaces Connections and More • DisplayPort replaces the connections between the PC and any associated monitor, but it also does more than that. It can be used to replace the low voltage differential si...

...wire pairs within a cable. Alien Crosstalk, in 10-GbE systems, is the measurement of the signal coupling between wire pairs in different, adjacent cables. • Factors that affect Alien Crosstalk • The amount of ANEXT depends on a number of factors...

...Ethernet networks, cable interconnections, network cards, and test equipment. • The • TNC connector • , a threaded version of the BNC, works up to 12 GHz. Used in cellular telephone RF/antenna applications. • The • N connector • is a larger, th...

...Distance • Wavelength • Cable • 10GBASE-SR • 300 m • 850 nm • Multimode • 10GBASE-SW • 300 m • 850 nm • Multimode • 10GBASE-LR • 10 km • 1310 nm • Single-Mode • 10GBASE-LW • 10 km • 1310 nm • Single-Mode • 10GBASE-LX4 • Multimode 300 m / • Single-Mo...

...the data. • LVD cables • Cables are very important when designing or upgrading a system to take advantage of Ultra2 SCSI. Cables and connectors must be of high quality and they should come from a reputable manufacturer to prevent crosstalk a...

...the bridge between one cable’s ferrule and another cable’s ferrule interface. The precision of the ferrule sleeve and its hole determines how well the fibers align, which affects the light signal transmission. • Fiber optic adapters are generally m...

...connectors. To connect 9-pin PC ports to devices with 25-pin connectors, you’ll need a simple adapter cable. The most commonly used interface, RS-232 is ideal for transmitting data at speeds up to 20 kbps and over distances up to 50 feet (15.2 m).