3M Offers New Ruggedized MTP/MPO Fan-out Cable Assemblies.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2004 Installers and manufacturers in numerous industries will be able to save front panel space and simplify fiber management with a new ruggedized fiber optic assembly from 3M. 3M MTP/MPO Multi-Fiber Ruggedized Fan-out Cable Assemblies are available with single-mode or multimode fiber An optical fiber with a larger core than singlemode fiber. It is the most commonly used fiber for short distances such as LANs. Light can enter the core at different angles, making it easier to connect the light source to broader light sources such as LEDs. in either 8- or 12-fiber cables and are used inside and outside the box. These cable assemblies have applications in telecommunication, networking and enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. OEMS OEMS Office of Emergency Medical Services (Massachusetts government) OEMS Oracle Enterprise Messaging Service OEMS Order Entry Management System ; broadcast communications; campus networking; premise installations; test equipment; high-end industrial controls; military and medical applications. These fan-outs use an MTP (1) (Message Transfer Part) See SS7. (2) (Media Transfer Protocol) A Microsoft enhancement to the picture transfer protocol (PTP), starting with Windows Media Player 10 in Windows XP. connector on one end and discrete connectors (LC, SC, FC and ST) on the breakout end and meet higher pull-strength requirements for extensive handling applications. The high-density MTP connector terminates 12 fibers in a space less than 0.5 inch wide. Combined, the connector and ribbon cable A thin, flat, multiconductor cable that is widely used for internal peripheral connections in electronic systems. In a PC, a 34-wire ribbon connects the floppy drive (if present) to the motherboard. reduce cable bulk between equipment racks. MTP cable assemblies are also available in jumpers and non-ruggedized fanouts. MTP cable assemblies offer both standard and premium insertion loss The amount of loss attributed to a particular device being used in (inserted into) the system. For example, a circuit added to filter out unwanted frequencies may reduce the output current by some amount. See injection loss. performance. 3M Telecommunications 3M telecommunications products, technologies and services allow the world's service providers to offer high bandwidth connectivity from the central office into the customer premises with complete network solutions. The company's focus consists of technologies and services in telecom access and enterprise networks, as well as optical fiber components for telecommunications OEMs. As part of this overall capability, 3M's enterprise solutions include a complete offering of advanced fiber, copper and hybrid structured cabling Structured Cabling is defined as building or campus telecommunications cabling infrastructure that consists of a number of standardized smaller elements (hence structured) called subsystems. systems that meets the demanding and evolving specifications of premises network applications. 3M is delivering virtually unlimited enterprise bandwidth with flexible fiber optic connectivity and the latest high bandwidth copper cabling that is fully compatible with switches, routers, and network interface devices from all major network equipment manufacturers. With a 100-year history in the telecommunications industry, 3M customers include every major telecommunications service provider A Telecommunications Service Provider or TSP is a type of Communications Service Provider that has traditionally provided telephone and similar services. This category includes ILECs, CLECs, and mobile wireless companies. and systems integrator in the world. For more information about 3M's telecommunications enterprise solutions, go to www.3M.com/enterprise. About 3M -- A Global, Diversified Technology Company Every day 3M people find new ways to make amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include icons such as Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Dyneon. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company's 67,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com. 3M, Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Dyneon are trademarks of 3M. MTP is a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd. |
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