ISE Magazine, December 2018
WI FI CABLING The new ANSI TIA 5682 D standard includes a definition for testing this link and tester manufacturers are providing support for it One thing to be aware of is the fact that unlike a typical channel measurement the MPTL includes the performance of that field installed modular plug which means that tester will need an optional adapter typically one designed for patch cords for testing that part of the link See Figure 3 The good news is that the cost of that adapter is less than what youll save on a single MPTL installation nMark Mullins Global Communications Manager and Manager of Americas Field Marketing is a founding member of Fluke Networks starting in 1993 He oversees worldwide channel and customer collaboration and engagement strategy For more information please email Mark Mullins@ FlukeNetworks com or visit http www flukenetworks com Follow Fluke Networks on Twitter https twitter com FlukeNetDCI Follow Mark Mullins on Twitter @ mark_ mullins Figure 3 Testing a Modular Plug Terminated Link MPTL requires a permanent link adapter on one end and a patch cord adapter on the other Y ou know that your FTTH network can deliver more more services and applications to your subscribers and more revenue for you And with our factory terminated OptiTip and OptiTap technology you can connect twice as many subscribers vs traditional field termination in the same amount of time Better yet because we license our hardened connectors with other manufacturers they are readily available when you need them Leverage our innovation backed by more than 10 years connecting over 35 million homes To learn more about our OptiTip and OptiTap connectivity solutions visit www corning com ftth 2018 Corning Optical Communications CRR 909 AEN November 2018Connect to faster cash
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