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Polarization Mode Dispersion When the first discussions on polarization mode dispersion (PMD) started in 1986 [1], only a few people considered that this effect ... (02/05/2007, Agilent Technologies Inc. )

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Downward Facing Receptacles for Perimeter Raceway
The use of perimeter raceway has historically been limited by opposition from designers and end-users to the obtrusive and "boxy" nature of raceway systems. Contributing to the utilitarian ...
(04/14/2008, Wiremold/Legrand)

Infrastructure Solutions for Wireless LANs
As wireless networking becomes more prevalent, several issues relating to how components are deployed must be considered and balanced against the requirements of a system that relies ...
(04/14/2008, Wiremold/Legrand)

Wiring and Air Handling Under Raised Floors
Raised floor systems are an increasingly important component of green building design. One benefit is flexible wire and cable pathways, often including modular manufactured wiring ...
(04/14/2008, Wiremold/Legrand)

Secure Raceway System for Hardened Carrier PDS Deployments
Information technology professionals in the Department of Defense, other government agencies, corporations, and institutions agree that enhanced physical security of wire and cable ...
(04/14/2008, Wiremold/Legrand)

High-Capacity Poke-Thru Device
Poke-thru devices provide capacity and flexibility to meet the demands of open plan spaces by delivering power, voice, data, and audio/video services precisely where they are needed ...
(04/14/2008, Wiremold/Legrand)

How To Test to the TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 Standard
A new cabling standard TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 defines Augmented Category 6 Cabling

A new twisted pair copper cabling standard has entered the cabling arena and every installer, ...
(04/09/2008, Fluke Networks )

Best practices for fiber optic installation start with inspection & cleaning
For centuries, optics have been inspected and cleaned to ensure the proper passage of light. The advent of fiber optic cabling systems resulted in one more application where optical ...
(03/05/2008, Fluke Networks )

How to choose an OTDR for testing and troubleshooting LAN infrastructure
The paper "How to choose an OTDR for testing and troubleshooting LAN infrastructure" gives a comprehensive explanation of OTDRs and what is important to consider when choosing one ...
(03/04/2008, Fluke Networks )

How to cable for 802.11n Wireless Access Points
Find out what you need to know to be ready for the new 802.11n standard.
802.11n is an important advance for wireless Local Area Networks (LANs). Since 802.11n supports bit rates ...
(02/29/2008, Fluke Networks )

Polarization Mode Dispersion
When the first discussions on polarization mode dispersion (PMD) started in 1986 [1], only a few people considered that this effect might become part of their daily business. Since ...
(02/05/2007, Agilent Technologies Inc. )

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