HiCapXS Extends Multimode Fiber Spectrum for FTTP and Access Networks
Claremont, North Carolina USA - April 29, 2005...
Draka Comteq's HiCapXS Multimode Fibers are being
featured as part of alternative Fiber-To-The-Premise (FTTP) and access
solutions at the upcoming 2005 BICSI Spring Conference. This unique
multimode fiber provides extended wavelength spectrum across the entire
1240-1550nm range, vastly exceeding the IEEE 802.3ah Ethernet in the
First Mile (EFM) standard.
The HiCapXS fiber family enhances link performance in
laser-based Gigabit Ethernet applications including support for
economical Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-LX) systems up to 6,500 feet (or
2 kilometers). HiCapXS answers the growing interest in the
use of laser-optimized multimode fibers as a cost-effective alternative
for the drop portion of networks serving multi-tenant buildings,
campuses and enterprises with point-to-point active Ethernet
architectures.
HiCapXS can reduce total network cost by enabling the
use of cost-effective multimode connectivity and lasers with relaxed
spectral characteristics while maintaining scalable multi-channel CWDM
capacity across a wide wavelength range unprecedented in multimode
fiber. In addition, there is no need for expensive mode-conditioning
patch cords commonly required with other laser-optimized multimode
fibers.
"HiCapXS is a forward-looking extension of our HiCapTM and MaxCapTM laser-optimized
multimode fiber families," states Ryan Chappell, Business Manager for
Draka Comteq's optical fiber division in North America. "Our customers
continue to look for ways to deliver the benefits of fiber while
reducing total network cost, and we are delighted to work alongside
them to enable this through innovative optical fiber designs.
Draka Comteq's HiCap and MaxCap multimode fibers are part of a complete
best-in-class solution that enable businesses, industrial, municipal
and enterprise clients to implement reliable, flexible and
cost-effective fiber cabling systems. Draka Comteq's complete fiber
cabling solutions will be featured at the 2005 BICSI Spring Conference,
May 2-5, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Booth #615).
About Draka Comteq
Draka Comteq provides optical fiber and cabling solutions for
telecommunications carriers, utilities, installers and enterprises to
deliver broadband services. A jointly owned company of Draka and
Alcatel, Draka Comteq leverages its leadership in optical fiber
technology, cabling solutions and applications expertise to bring value
to its customers' broadband infrastructure.
Draka is a 96-year old wire and cable company engaged worldwide in
providing innovative cabling solutions for a wide range of
applications. A top five cabler worldwide, Draka focuses its solutions
through:
• Draka Comteq, providing communications cabling solutions.
• Draka Cableteq, providing low-voltage and specialty cabling solutions.
For more information, visit Draka Comteq on the Internet: http://www.drakacomteq.us
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