The use of power-over-Ethernet devices has grown dramatically in recent years, especially with ratification of the IEEE 802.3bt standard in 2018. Endspans and midspans designed under this new standard can deliver up to 100 watts of power to devices, using all four wire pairs of a Cat6 Ethernet cable. Benefits of this improvement include…..... Read more
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Monday, August 22, 2022
The 6 Essentials for Protecting Your Ethernet/PoE Network
Monday, August 1, 2022
Industrial Telecom Cabling: Your ANSI TIA 1005 Roadmap
If your job has anything to do with telecommunications used in industrial applications, you are no doubt interested in best practices for designing and installing such infrastructure. You’re up for ways to reduce the expenses and downtime of industrial connectivity and to maximize the lifespan of your organization’s cabling infrastructure.... Read more
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
How to Choose the Right Antenna for Your Application
Wireless connectivity is on the rise. Wireless networks provide both application and installation flexibility along with cost savings compared to many types of traditional wired networks. If you are new to wireless networks, you might have some questions about the type of RF, microwave and telecom-broadband products that would best meet your needs.... Read more
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
What is Duplex Fiber?
A duplex fiber optic cable consists of two strands of glass or plastic fibers within the same outer jacket of the cable. Generally, duplex fiber optic cables are available in a zip cord construction. Duplex fiber cable is most often used in communication between devices that require ...... Read more
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Why Order Custom Cables?
Most telecommunications cable manufacturers and resellers have a variety of lengths available for common cables. For less common cables, there are generally less options for available lengths. In many cases, the “standard” lengths are suitable for a given application, or tools and technicians are available that can cut ....... Read more
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
All About Tray Cable
Tray cable is a multipurpose and multiconductor cabling used in industrial power/control, communications systems, traffic control, switching, lighting, and signal transmission. You will find tray cable installed in conduits, ducts, raceways, and cable tray systems. Tray cable jackets are resistant to fire, UV, chemicals, and oil. This ability to withstand unforgiving environments ........ Read more
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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
5G What is it and How to Support It
5G is a mixed bag to say the least. Originally 5G was marketed as a host of services and new device capabilities that would skyrocket humanity to the future. Well time has certainly passed, and most users, even in modern cities, are still not experiencing faster mobile data rates, let alone the future technoscape humanity is supposed to be living in. Though a global pandemic has ........ Read more
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Growth of IoT
The main backbone for IoT devices is the internet, which has also recently experienced its own fast past technological advancement and expansion. Alongside the massive internet infrastructure supported by a few internet service providers, there are now a plethora of cloud-based service providers that offer everything from back-end services, data analysis, high performance computing, storage, and even use the ......... Read more
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Benefits of the IX Industrial Ethernet Connector
The use of Ethernet cabling is only accelerating in industrial applications. A common occurrence with such applications is the need for a high number of parallel Ethernet connections in a small footprint, or just the ability to have more compact devices with Ethernet ports. The current standard Ethernet connector, the RJ-45 has been around for some time and is ubiquitous with Ethernet. However, this connector is considerably bulkier than is necessary and often suffers from retention issues without additional locking features.... Read more
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
High-flex Ethernet Cables: Applications & Overview
In the world of industrial Ethernet and building automation, there is a bountiful opportunity for very harsh environments and challenging installation situations. In these cases, industrial Ethernet rated cables are often used. These ruggedized Ethernet cables tend to have additional shielding thickness, thick and hard outer jackets, strain relief members built in, and other protections for the delicate copper wiring... Read more
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