November 28, 2011 - Schomberg, Ontario
Fiber Connections Inc., a manufacturer of custom active and passive optical connectivity solutions, announced today the availability of cable assemblies with the Corning Uniboot LC connector and with mini-LC connectors.
The Corning Uniboot LC features a changeable polarity option and a reduction in size, when compared to standard duplex LC options. The Uniboot LC has a single 2mm boot at the back of the connector. The standard round, 2mm diameter cable, combined with the single boot, provide a significant space savings. The ability to change fiber polarity is very useful in the field – eliminating the possibility of having to replace or re-terminate cables in the field due to fibers not properly oriented.
The mini-LC uses current industry standard LC connectors, but reduces the center spacing when the duplex clip is added. This results in a smaller duplex footprint – ideal for high density applications like Brocade’s high density data center solutions. The reduced overall dimensions of the mini SFP that these connectors plug into, enables up to a 33% increase in switch port density – a huge space savings in costly data centers.
“Adding 2 more small form factor connector options really rounds out our line of passive fiber optic products. As a Corning Gold supplier, we are able to be one of the few companies to offer the Uniboot connector – giving our customers a full range of LC connectivity options.” said Geoff Laycock, VP Sales and Marketing.
Fiber Connections Inc designs and manufactures a wide range of optical connectivity, distribution and media conversion/power over Ethernet hardware. Corporate headquarters is in Schomberg, Ontario Canada with a manufacturing facility in Prince Edward Island, Canada, a US office in Manassas, VA and an EMEA office in the Netherlands.
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Fiber Connections receives US patent for GatorLink products Innovative media conversion and PoE extension in a compact package
Fiber Connections Inc., a supplier of custom active and passive optical connectivity and conversion solutions, announced today that it received a US patent on its GatorLink media converters. Patent #7,837,397, officially received on Nov. 23, 2010, highlights the company’s commitment to connectivity innovation. GatorLink products provide a robust, modular option for taking optical fiber and power to a remote location for media conversion and distribution to up to 6 devices such as security cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones and much more.
Larry Fingler, Fiber Connections President says, “Our GatorLink was based on our already successful Gator Patch products, which we patented in 1999. The rise in demand for small, flexible PoE extensions, drove us to develop the GatorLink and our entire Chameleon network solution.”
“The award of the GatorLink patent brings us to a total of 4 unique, patented products.” said Geoff Laycock, VP Sales and Marketing. “This is one more thing that confirms our commitment to technical excellence and innovation in fiber optic products.”
The GatorLink product is currently sold as either a stand-alone unit as part of a Chameleon network installation and offers a wide range of features including custom connector options and network monitoring via the Fiber Connections “Net-Map” system.
The patent statement indicates that the GatorLink is a “Digital Signal Media Conversion Panel” and the summary reads, in part: ‘A multi-port patch panel that comprises a housing, a multi-fiber optical cable input arrangement at least partially received in the housing, a plurality of media converters within the housing with each media converter having a fiber optic transceiver attached to fibers of the multi-fiber optic cable input arrangement and a plurality of connectors secured in the housing for connecting equipment to the patch panel using a conventional electrical signal connection. Each of the connectors is in communication with one of the media converters. The patch panel includes a separate power supply, connectable with the housing for providing power to the media converters.’
Fiber Connections Inc. designs and manufactures a wide range of optical connectivity, distribution and media conversion hardware. Corporate headquarters is in Schomberg, Ontario Canada with a manufacturing facility in Prince Edward Island, Canada, a US office in Manassas, VA and an EMEA office in the Netherlands.
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Fiber Connections Introduces a revolutionary fiber optic interconnect solution based on nanoStructures™ technology. ™Trade mark of Corning Inc.
The ClearCurve solution is based on the revolutionary nanoStructures™ fiber design which makes the optical fiber cable as rugged as copper cable and solves historic technical challenges for network installations, installing fiber in constrained locations.
This solution incorporates a new optical fiber that provides significantly improved bending performance with virtually no signal loss. It is far more flexible, yet rugged, and is easier to route within assemblies and buildings than today's standard fiber or even copper cables. This new cable facilitates improved optical performance and reduced cable and termination device size, giving developers and OEMs aesthetically more appealing solution and products, while easing installation issues.
Due to its revolutionary design, it allows the cable to be bent and wrapped tighter than ever before possible. With attenuation budgets shrinking with higher speed applications, a 10 to 20% improvement in loss performance can make the difference between a link working or not.
We can provide customers with a bend-tolerant fiber optic cable that can withstand rugged installation conditions and still deliver high-speed connectivity for all their applications. With a 4X to 5X advantage over conventional multimode glass in bend performance, Corning® ClearCurve® cabling solution provides, Fiber Connections can satisfy those requirements.
Depending upon distance and speed requirements, customers can select among the following fiber: OM1, OM2, or OM3, which are suited for short distances under 300 meters and range from slow to fast signal strengths; and OS1 which provides for both high speed and long distances up to 1-50 Kms. Corning® Clear Curve® glass is available in both single-mode and multi-mode optical fiber
Call Fiber Connections for patch cords and cable assemblies built with this revolutionary technology.
Fiber Connections Inc. would like to welcome DVV Inc. as our Manufacturers Rep. for Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Frank Sneed and Pete Schumacher bring with them a combined 50 years experience in the ITS and communications industries. For information regarding the products and services offered please contact Frank or Pete at http://www.dvvinc.com.
Fiber Connections latest proprietary technology additions to the unique Chameleon system have been incorporated into the demonstration trailer so that the full scope and versatility of Chameleon can be previewed in a simulated fiber optics building network. The new network mapping and manual port locator features enhance network maintainability and security, by enabling system managers to easily identify port connectivity between the computer room and user terminals, with instant alerts of lost links or changing network connectivity (allowing tampered links to be shut down).
To book a demonstration and to obtain technical information, contact;
USA – Geoff Laycock, (703) 439-9873, geoff.laycock@fiberc.com
Canada – Hank VDG, (416) 882-3194, hvdg@fiberc.com
How to demonstrate a break-through technology? Take it on the road, and that's what Fiber Connections has done with the Chameleon products by equipping a 14' trailer with a working demonstration of how to deliver voice, video and data from the computer room to the workstation over fiber optic cable. It clearly shows the different solution options available, and has been seen by engineers, contractors, end-users, consultants and agencies where varying levels of security are a critical component in Eastern US and Canada. A portable version has also been used on the North American West Coast and in Europe.
To schedule a demonstration, contact Geoff Laycock at geoff.laycock@fiberc.com or +1 703 439 1988.
With infrastructure projects coming to the fore, The Gator Patch solution for improved, reliable communication for video traffic control is becoming a standard spec for many agencies in North America. Engineers, consulting firms and municipalities appreciate the Gator Patch's rugged, weather-resistant and compact design (which does not require any rack space in traffic control cabinet), and has been used on high profile projects like the Florida Sun Guide which informs motorists of road conditions, delays, construction zones ahead, and also channels video to the traffic control center so that the information can be relayed to message boards. Scott Cousins, the Fiber Connections ITS Manager, has been attending many ITS meetings including the recent Michigan Purchasing Officers Association event. He's the ITS / Gator Patch specialist, and he's available at scousins@fiberc.com or +1 902 436 1727 ex. 233.
