Get sporty
19 February, 2013Lapp cable products are in demand in large sporting facilities. From energy chains to solar cabling, Lapp products can be found in the homes of champions worldwide.
Lapp Kabel Skintop Cube multicable bushing system
14 February, 2013Skintop Cube from Lapp Kabel provides an innovative approach to traditional multicable bushing systems, with improvements and advancements including increased simplicity, ease of use and safety.
Canberra connects to the NBN
05 February, 2013Superfast broadband now connects ACT kids to the future of learning in a link-up with Japan as the National Broadband Network is formally switched on in the nation’s capital.
Harwin Gecko G125 series connectors
01 February, 2013The Gecko connector from Harwin is said to be a high-reliability, high-performance micro miniature connector that withstands extreme temperatures and is unshockable. The Gecko (G125 series) connectors provide a low-profile, dual-row cable-to-board and board-to-board interconnect solution, suitable for stacking and cable mating in areas where PCB real estate is at a premium.
Superfast broadband a step closer
24 January, 2013NBN Co has just installed the first fibre-optic cable in the Sydney metropolitan area. The fibre, laid in Blacktown, is part of the widespread rollout of the National Broadband Network. The local distribution fibre, which links the Blacktown exchange to homes and businesses throughout the local area, was hauled on the corner of Main Street and Marcel Crescent.
NBN Co achieves end-of-year targets
16 January, 2013NBN Co slightly exceeded its target to have construction commenced or completed in areas covering 758,000 premises before the end of 2012. The total number of premises in areas where construction had commenced or was completed was 784,592 by year end.
Belden Brilliance 1776 and 2221 microphone cables
14 January, 2013Belden has extended its line of broadcast products in the EMEA region with the launch of two Brilliance microphone cables.
NBN Co signs Universal Communications Group and Downer EDI
14 January, 2013NBN Co is focusing specialist attention on the complex task of connecting flats and units to the National Broadband Network, signing contracts with two companies to begin the wide-scale rollout to multidwelling units (MDUs).
Harting RJ industrial series RJ485 PCB connector
13 December, 2012The Harting RJ Industrial series now includes RJ45 female connectors with integrated tranformers for 10 Gbit. The highly compact dimensions of these RJ45 connectors enable convenient and simple integration into all established IP65/67 interface types, from PushPull through to Han 3A.
The devil is in the detail
12 December, 2012When Lanec Services was asked to “tidy up” a five-year-old comms room install for a Victorian Government department, the decision to use self-tracing leads was a fairly obvious one. As with many IT installations, the project had grown unchecked over time and would likely require that cables be added, moved or removed altogether in the future.
Cardinal Components frequency data communications oscillators
04 December, 2012Cardinal Components has released a dedicated line of fixed-frequency data communications oscillators. The COL and COP Series with integrated phase noise from 1.8 to 20 MHz is <90 fs and the 12 kHz to 20 MHz is <3 ps.
Phoenix Contact CES cable entry system
03 December, 2012The CES cable entry system from Phoenix Contact allows preassembled cables to be routed into control cabinets in a safe and space-saving manner. The cut-outs and mounting dimensions of the CES system match the standard dimensions of heavy-duty plug connectors, which are installed in the control cabinet in a standard manner.
Fitel S123M12 Ribbon Fusion Splicer
03 December, 2012The Fitel S123M12 Ribbon Fusion Splicer is a compact, handheld device suitable for FTTX, LAN, backbone, long-haul installations and challenging locations, all while maintaining splicer performance. Single- to 12-ribbon fibre splicing can be achieved with this machine and it also offers a Splice-On-Connector (SOC) solution.
TE Connectivity Quick Termination Technology program
19 November, 2012The Quick Termination Technology program from TE Connectivity outlines the connectivity process of structured cabling solutions for new installers and covers all aspects of cable installation, termination, connection, certification and testing.
A structured solution
13 November, 2012MMCSA had found that it had outgrown its existing phone system, which lacked desired contemporary features. An additional driver was the requirement for a new wing to house staff, after administrative consolidation of the group. After investigating a number of options, MMCSA CEO Marcia Fisher decided on a system proposed by A-COM Solutions.
