3M Solution for Fiber to the Premises Highlighted in Brochure.AUSTIN, Texas -- 3M's wide range of physical-media layer solutions for fiber to the premises Fiber to the premises (FTTP) is a form of fiber-optic communication delivery in which an optical fiber is run directly onto the customers' premises. This contrasts with other fiber-optic communication delivery strategies such as fiber to the node (FTTN), fiber to the curb (FTTP (Fiber To The Premises) The installation of optical fiber from the carrier directly into the home or office. Also called "fiber to the home" (FTTH). See PON and FTTC. See also FTP. ) is described in a new, full-color brochure for service providers and contractors. 3M is considered an expert in access networks and fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber . With decades of experience in telecommunications, 3M is positioned to help customers leverage existing infrastructure or install new networks to meet current and future customer demands. 3M's portfolio of products supports FTTP implementation and includes: Fiber Splicing splicing /splic·ing/ (spli´sing) 1. the attachment of individual DNA molecules to each other, as in the production of chimeric genes. 2. RNA s. - 3M offers a full range of discrete and multifiber splices and associated tools for use throughout the FTTP network. Fiber Interconnect (1) To attach one device to another. (2) A physical port (plug, socket) or wireless port (transmitter, receiver) used to attach one device to another. - The 3M families of epoxy epoxy Any of a class of thermosetting polymers, polyethers built up from monomers with an ether group that takes the form of a three-membered epoxide ring. The familiar two-part epoxy adhesives consist of a resin with epoxide rings at the ends of its molecules and a curing , epoxyless and hot-melt connectors follow tight design and manufacturing tolerances for a wide range of exacting uses. Fiber Management - 3M supplies cross-connect and interconnect fiber cable management systems and fiber organization trays for the central office/headend, outside plant, customer premises or equipment-manufacturer applications. Facilities Protection - 3M sealed and free-breathing aerial, buried and underground fiber-optic splice closures and terminals and cabinets protect networks from the elements. Locating and Marking Products - Dynatel locating and marking products from 3M provide solutions for fault finding, locating and permanent marking and mapping of buried facilities and points of interest. To receive a copy of the brochure "3M FTTP Product Solution," call 1-800-426-8688. 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. 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 Scotch scotch 1 tr.v. scotched, scotch·ing, scotch·es 1. To put an abrupt end to: The prime minister scotched the rumors of her illness with a public appearance. 2. , Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. 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, Dynatel, Scotch, Scotchgard, Post-it, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M. |
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