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Jilong KL-300 fusion splicer video with 0.01dB loss

Now this is exciting - 0.01dB loss

I guess there's no longer a reason to waste your money on a more expensive unit when you can purchase a Jilong KL-300 with US support and a 2 year warranty for almost half the price of a Fujikura. If you really want to drop your splicer on a soft 1 1/2" padded mat from 30" then go with the Fujikura 60s. If you want to save over $8000.00 then buy a Jilong KL-300.

Alphion unveils new GPON extender

(courtesy of Lightwave - Pennwell)

Alphion Corp. developer of communication systems, sub-systems, and integrated photonic components based on its proprietary QLight technology, today introduced the PON.ext Release 2 single-rack unit compact system. It is the company's second-generation all-optical GPON extender. The new PON.ext unit allows carriers to extend network reach to 60 km, increase the number of end users up to 128, and reduce network operating expenditures, say company representatives. The transparent, all-optical system is fully compliant with the recently published ITU-T G.984.6 standard for GPON networks.

Fibre Splicing

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He's using an old cleaver with a newer fusion splicer. I wonder how much faster he could have completed his task if he was using the Jilong Cleaver and the Jilong KL-300 fiber splicer.

US Conec unveils singlemode, thermoplastic MT ferrules

(courtesy of Lightwave - Pennwell)

US Conec Ltd. has announced the immediate availability of singlemode-capable thermoplastic MT ferrules.

According to the company, the extremely low hygroscopic properties of its glass filled, polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) MT ferrules offer an environmentally superior singlemode MT, which can be produced with large volume injection molding. The highly stable PPS material enables the preparation of fiber tip protrusion with both reduced polishing time and force, resulting in improved endface geometry control. Singlemode PPS MT ferrules are available in high volume, are compatible with MTP Brand MPO connector components, and are fully compliant with IEC 61754-7, says the company.

US Conec Ltd. manufactures singlemode and multimode MT style and contract multifiber ferrules, the MTP Brand MPO connector family, concours optical flexible circuits and fanouts, and contract precision molded parts for optical packaging. The company also sells OptiPop and IBC brands novel dry cloth connector cleaning products.

LightPath Technologies completes $2.9 million financing

(courtesy Lightwave - Pennwell)

AUGUST 4, 2008 - LightPath Technologies Inc. , a manufacturer of precision optical products, announced that it has raised gross proceeds of approximately $2,929,000 through the sale of 8% convertible debentures to a group of institutional and private investors. LightPath says it will use the funds as working capital.

Jim Gaynor, president and CEO, said, "We are pleased that in this difficult financial environment we were able to complete our offering. The proceeds will help us continue to fuel our marketing efforts and increase our growth in China. We will be announcing our interim financial results for the fourth quarter in August and final results are planned for the second half of September. We anticipate that those results will reflect continued progress on our expanding revenue base and sustained reductions in our fixed overhead structure as well as our variable costs."

Bob Ripp, chairman, commented, "As a sign of confidence five directors of the board as well as two of LightPath's senior executives have invested in this financing. This represented 12% of the total amount raised. LightPath has the cost structure in place to pursue its new business model, and with the

What is FTTH or FTTP?

(courtesy of FTTH World)

It stands for:

Fiber To The Home or Fiber To The Premises (offices, high rises). FTTH refers to a broadband telecommunications system based on fiber optic cables and associated optical electronics for delivery of multiple advanced services such as triple play of telephone, broadband internet and television to homes and businesses. This new communication medium will be provided by optical fiber systems to residential communities and commercial developments by partnering with developers and/or constructors.

Today, only 6 million users are connected worldwide which is an increase of 140% since 2004. We have made the assumption that the replacement of current substitute occurs at the same pace that Broadband (ADSL) replaced dial-up (conventional telephone connection), if not faster, full replacement would be expected to be completed by 2013.

How it works?

In a FTTH system, the equipment at the head end or Center Office is interfaced into the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using DS-1s and is connected to ATM or Ethernet interfaces. Video services enter the system from the cable television (CATV) head end of from the satellite feed.

Customer Premise - FTTx

(courtesy of PONtech Corp)

PONtech specializes in FTTP Fiber-to-the-Premise deployment solutions. They provide a wide range of installation and activation services for ILEC, CLEC, Planned/Gated Communities and Municipal FTTx projects nationwide with our professional installation technicians. PONtech has extensive experience deploying and upgrading FTTx networks utilizing multiple vendor platforms. They are based in MN and handle the last 10 ft of FTTx networks and the transition to the new platform.

The field work is complete with the fiber installed and spliced. The CO equipment is ready and the vendor has provided training for key staff. Now it is time to start moving customers to the new network. The question is how to best implement this portion of the project.

There have been many improvements enabling service providers to streamline their deployments and cut installation costs. Pre-connectorized drops and advances in premise splicing equipment have made the installation

Pannaway supplies FTTH network for Manti Tele Communications

(courtesy of Lightwave - Pennwell)

Pannaway Networks (search for Pannaway) says it has successfully implemented a new FTTH network for Manti Tele Communication Co. (MTCC) in Manti, UT. The network is built with Pannaway's Broadband Access Switches (BASs) for FTTH ports, Broadband Access Routers (BARs) for the transport layer, and Broadband Access Manager (BAM), Pannaway's broadband element management system (EMS).

The new FTTH network will replace the carrier's current copper access network. MTCC's new FTTH network provides greatly increased bandwidth for IPTV, Internet downloading, and streaming media as well as future

Sumitomo Type 63 Mass/Ribbon Fusion Splicer Kit

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if you're looking for a great quality ribbon fiber splicer for a great price, we have 25 of these (Sumitomo type 63) in stock right now in our warehouse.

Our kit includes: Splicer, FCP-25 cleaver, JR-5 thermal hot jacket stripper, power supplies, fiber holders (250um & 12-fiber), cooling tray, VHS training video, printed user manuals, and power cord.

Click this link to view the actual page where you can purchase one or all of these fusion splicers.

These units are in excellent condition. Low arc counts.
Sumitomo Type-63 Mass Fusion Splicer:
Simultaneous focuses on up to 12 fibers at a time with equal fiber resolution size providing improved accuracy and speed.
Performs 12 count fiber splices in under 42 seconds.
Fixed V-Groove alignment.
Low Power Consumption with a built in power management functions, gives you the ability to splice longer on battery operation.
Large 5.6" LCD Display provides a clear fiber image even in direct sunlight.
Heater Cycle Time(12C): 110 Seconds.

Item Tested?: Tested
Terms of Sale: 30-Day Exchange Warranty
Physical Condition: Very Good
Working Condition: Fully Functional

Yokogawa AQ7270 OTDR

Need your help. Have any of our readers checked out this OTDR? Do any of you currently use it? Know of any prices of this particular model? We would like to list some user specs on this product.

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Manufacturers Description
The AQ7270 OTDR condenses the total working time during on-site tests as the time to power up the device, the time taken to make measurements, and the time