WCA July 2010

Combined copper and optical fibre in a single cable Draka Communications has launched a category 6 cable containing a copper core and four optical fibres that are integrated into the outer diameter of the cable. A new category 7 hybrid cable is also available. Originally designed for the Scandinavian FTTH market, the new cable core consists of a U/UTP Cat.6 design with an additional slot. Within the fifth slot is a 1.8mm thick fibre optic cable with four BendBright-XS fibres. When upgrading to FTTH connectivity, a rip-cord allows the fibre component to be easily detached from the copper data cable to be mounted into a patch panel or a termination box. Optionally, the new cable is also available with respective connectors or termination boxes already assembled.

The new category 6 hybrid cable from Draka ❍ ❍

At present, many telecommunication companies are investing in new FTTH networks that will eventually lead to a growing need for fibre optic cables within buildings. Scandinavia has passed the first regulation stipulating that within new buildings, or for renovated residential buildings, a fibre optic termination is obligatory.

Draka Holdings NV – The Netherlands

Fax : +31 2056 89899 Website : www.draka.com

Email : info@draka.com

Smaller 10G UTP cable Berk-tek has introduced a new 10G limited distance (LD) UTP cable, with a significant reduction in diameter compared with existing category 6A UTP cables. The 10G LD cable is designed to support IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T to a maximum distance of 60m, specifically in high-density applications such as data centres. To ensure the elimination of alien crosstalk, the cable incorporates several new design features and does not require alien crosstalk testing. With a diameter of 0.265" the new LANmark-10G LD cable is 15% smaller than the LANmark-10G2, saving up to 50% in conduit space.

Berk-tek – USA

Website : www.berktek.com

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Wire & Cable ASIA – July/August 2010