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US Conec will unveil at OFC 2017, the next generation multi-fiber MTP connector—MTP PRO. This state-of- the-art connector ushers in a new era by bringing simple and robust field configurability, ease of use and enhanced performance to the industry leading MTP family. The MTP PRO connector leverages all the proven features and technology of US Conec’s existing MTP connectors, while providing optimal flexibility and performance in the field. Polarity and pin reconfiguration of the MTP PRO eliminates the need for a skilled technician to remove the connector housing, exposing delicate fibres and putting the cable assembly at risk. The MTP PRO pins can be easily installed or removed countless times without removing the housing or handling loose pins in the field or factory, while ensuring a highly reliable, re-configured cable. The novel pin keeper design ensures robust retention of the pins, eliminating any MTP PRO connectors from US Conec
compromising the connector footprint. There is no longer a need to push on the strain relief portion of the connector for insertion. The integrated housing of the MTP PRO connector is used to insert and extract the connector as is the natural tendency of the installer. Enhanced ferrule coarse alignment further minimises debris generation resulting in better performance. US Conec is exhibiting at OFC. Stand number 2309.
concerns of pin transfer. Additionally, one simple insertion of the MTP PRO connector into a polarity change port reverses the key configuration by seamlessly retracting the exposed key while simultaneously extracting a hidden key on the opposite side of the connector. The MTP PRO push-pull functionality is designed for simplified use, o ering a slightly longer and robust integrated insertion and extraction sleeve for easy access without
Testing made easy with Deviser’s AE1000
The AE1000 FTTx multi-function meter, by Deviser Instruments, integrates digital and analogue cable TV (RF) testing, with metallic TDR testing and optical testing, and comes with a fiberscope, OTDR, OPM, VFL and LS, providing faster, more e cient installations with only a single instrument. The AE1000’s ultra-lightweight design comes in at less than 2.2lbs and fits in the palm of your hand. The battery o ers a full day’s use on a single charge. Users can easily verify optical links with the FiberPath fiberlink mapping tool, quickly To help manage complex fibre routing demands, Sylex has launched the Shu e Cross-Connect and Flexible Interconnect, two compact solutions that provide card designers with high flexibility and customisable fibre- routing architecture. Each product may be tailored to specific fibre density and space limitation requirements. Sylex stated that it can provide “full assistance in the design and testing phase, as well as with volume product supply.” The Shu e Cross-Connect solution is designed in a space-saving, modular and scalable platform. The Flexible Interconnect’s
executing pre-programmed digital QAM auto tests. A user-friendly touchscreen menu is the perfect tool for introducing less experienced technicians to cutting-edge network technologies and facilitating testing for experienced engineers. Pre-programmed test profiles ensure repeatability in every test. The newly released web-based management platform, SYNCOR, allows users to upload channel plans, test profiles and test results. SYNCOR also provides a powerful asset management tool. Deviser is exhibiting at OFC. Stand number 3525.
design optimises layout and o ers maximum fibre density at the same time. The platform works across a number of connector types (MTP, MXCTM, PRIZM LightTurn, MT ferrule, MU) fibre densities (starting from 12 up to x-hundred fibres routed) and space requirements, with stackable and modular options. eciency, adjustable form factor (small or compact size versions), reduced assembly and integration time (plug & play approach), guaranteed low-loss optical parameters and 100% tested assemblies on cross-connect mapping. Shu e Cross-Connect and Flexible Interconnect by Sylex
Each product comes with a range of applications included, such as on-board flexible optical circuits, inside-card fibre routing, backplane applications and high-density, cross-connect systems. User benefits include optimised airflow and improved cooling
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