May 29, 2009 – FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc. has entered a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Zayo Group LLC, a regional provider of bandwidth and telecom services to carrier, enterprise, and government customers and Zayo Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zayo Group.
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May 28, 2009 – Schott recently expanded its renowned direct LED illumination VisiLED and EasyLED series to include an additional product range which was specially developed for use with fiber optic illumination components in the field of stereomicroscopy.
The development goal was to replace the previous standard fiber optic instruments, the halogen KL200 (20W) and KL1500 [...]
May 28, 2009 – Bristol Virginia Utilities (BVU) has selected Infinera for the metro fiber-optic network that supports its broadband services for Bristol, Abingdon, and surrounding areas in southwest Virginia.
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May 27, 2009 – Verizon Business reports that they have concluded a successful trial of a 100-gigabit optical service with JANET, the United Kingdom’s National Research and Education Network.
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The FK11 Precision Fiber Cleaver produces flat, clean, low end-angle cleaves every time. That means low-loss, high-strength fusion splices, optimum performance of packaged devices, and consistent results in measurement applications. The FK11 will also minimize the time required to make splices and maximize the output of test systems that rely on high-quality cleaves.
The Noyes M200 from AFL Telecommunications offers unmatched OTDR capabilities in a handheld package weighing less than 1 kg (2 lb). Multimode, Single-mode, and ‘QUAD’ wavelength models are offered. With short dead zone and intermediate range specifications, the M200 is ideal for Tier 2 testing of premises (building and campus) networks or certification and troubleshooting of FTTX PON networks. And its bright, transflective display makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor operation.
MAY 21, 2009 – DSM Desotech, a leading supplier of UV-curable fiber-optic materials, has announced a four-year agreement with Yangtze Optical Fiber and Cable Co. Ltd, a supplier of fiber and cable products in China, for the manufacture and supply of DSM’s new generation of DeSolite Supercoatings.
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The Jilong KL-300 fusion splicer is a top quality fusion splicer and a solid value. It features a 39 second splice/shrink cycle time and one of the highest levels of magnification on the market. It is also very lightweight. The KL-300 also features a lighted fusion area and a large 5.6″ screen. Its high resolution graphical user interface, easy to interpret universal buttons and clear menu navigation make using it a breeze.
The KL-260/KL-260C fusion splicer from Jilong represents a solid value in the world of fiber splicers. It offers a wide array of top shelf features at a very affordable price. With a large 5″ display and simple, easy to operate menu system its ease of use will save you time in the field.
The Ericsson FSU 975 fusion splicer features enhanced versatility and functionality plus all the benefits of Ericsson’s unique loss estimation method. The splicer even comes complete with software for erbium and for attenuating and tapering fibers. The FSU 975 also has a fast splicing sequence and can store data for up to 150 splices.
