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Optical amplifier modules SystemReady optical amplifier modules for ultra-high-capacity dense wavelength division multiplexing systems includes an erbium-doped fiber amplifier that operates in the 1528 to 1563 nm wavelength range, and an extended band fiber amplifier that offers DWDM channels another 40 nm of bandwidth from 1570 to 1610 nm. Packaged in a compact case with identical microchip control circuit and serial interface, both modules feature gain flattening and constant per channel power against add/drop situations. AFC Technologies Inc.

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Cellular quad combiner The AY-F05S combiner encompasses four 70 W average power transmitter channels at any frequency into a single antenna. The combiner operates over the full operating frequency range of 851 to 866 MHz. Designed for either CDMA or TDMA applications, the AY-F05S features 65 dB isolation between transmitter input channels and 55 dB minimum from the antenna output port to any transmitter input port. Filtering is included to provide second harmonic rejection of at least 55 dB over the 1702 to 1732 MHz frequency range. KDI/triangle Corp.

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Telecom workbelt kit This kit features 14 tools for use in the telecom repair and installation industry. The puncture-resistant Anso-tex tool pouch has a large main pocket with tool loops, formed outside pockets, four side tool loops, a chain toggle and a test meter holder. The belt has a test set loop and a Velcro strap. Jensen Tools Inc.

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Basic rate ISDN option The optional basic rate ISDN software upgrade for the T-Berd 950 communications analyzer allows field technicians to use a single tester for turn-up and troubleshooting of voice and data services that include both basic rate and primary rate ISDN. The battery-powered T-Berd 950 tests analog and digital voice and data circuits at the customer premises. The software costs $1595. Telecommunications Techniques Corp.

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Bonded composite cable The 7721A composite cable is composed of one coax and two balanced, audio-twisted pairs bonded together. Construction features include a 20 AWG silver-plated, solid-copper center conductor, a nitrogen gas-injected, high-density polyethylene foam dielectric and a shielding composed of a bonded laminated tape and tinned copper braid. The drain wire is included for balanced audio grounding. Belden Wire & Cable Co.

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Call center solution The Network Router and Enhanced Services System offer call center solutions such as intelligent network routing, network queuing, automated voice response and enterprise consolidated reporting. Network Router communicates to systems at the customer premises and responds to requests from the public network on a call-by-call basis. The Enhanced Services System communicates directly with the network carrier CO and signaling control points using standard voice and data protocol. Network Router software starts at $250,000; the Enhanced Services Systems starts at $150,000. Aspect Telecommunications

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VoIP software package This voice-over-IP software package is available in three versions: assembly languages for the ADSP21xx family of DSPs for Analog Devices and the C54x family of DSPs from Texas Instruments, and in fixed-point C for microprocessors. The technology compresses calls from 64 to 5.3 kb/s. The compressed calls are then packetized so that multiple channels of voice can be transmitted over one regular voice channel. The package can be licensed starting from $190,000 plus royalties. GAO Research & Consulting Ltd.

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Gateway upgrade The Y2K-compliant upgrade of the EIS Gateway call center middleware automates users' call centers, incorporating predictive dialing into legacy host systems. The Gateway 3.0 features threshold alert, trunk blocking, and digital announcements for answering machines. EIS International Inc.

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Variable-rate fiber optic modem The 2122 Modem Card provides full-duplex digital point-to-point data communications over fiber distances up to 50 km. This fiber optic data link is designed for synchronous operation from 1 kb/s to 50 Mb/s. Asynchronous data rates can be accommodated from DC to 5 Mb/s. RS-422 and differential ECL electrical interfaces are available. The wide-range clock asymmetry corrector corrects distorted input clock duty cycles to the desired output clock symmetry. Broadband Communications Products Inc.

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Cable tester The 010-0133 BNC tester measures cable and connector continuity and proper pin height. It features LEDs to indicate either open or shorts in the continuity of the assembly. A 75 ohm terminator completes the circuit. For pin height, another LED indicates when the pin is correctly installed. The unit is made of ABS plastic and comes with a 9 V battery, a 75 ohm terminator and zippered carrying case. Trompeter Electronics Inc.

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Optical gateway cross-connect The Optinex 1680 optical gateway cross-connect's scalable architecture supports 80 to 2560 Gb/s of traffic and lets carriers manage and create 622 Mb/s and higher services, including ATM- and wavelength-based services such as DWDM. It can terminate high bit-rate optical connections up to 40 Gb/s; support Sonet and synchronous digital hierarchy interfaces and payloads; and provide gateway services between the optical layer of managed wavelengths, the electrical Sonet layer of managed payloads, and between the Sonet layer and the asynchronous DS-3 domestic layer and the SDH worldwide network. Alcatel

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Automatic call distribution Future releases of Norstar Voice Mail 3.0 will be packaged with Minuet ACD, an entry-level call handling solution for the small formal or informal call center. With this combination, small call centers can integrate routing and voice capabilities. Features of Minuet ACD include call queuing, call routing, voice announcements and telephone set-based statistics. It supports up to 10 agents and two groups, and calls can overflow between groups. Northern Telecom

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Microwave/LMDS planning tool The MicroworX microwave/LMDS planning tool offers a comprehensive Windows-based solution for microwave, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint system design. It illustrates and analyzes line-of-sight in 2-D and 3-D, calculates signal propagation and path loss, and examines link reliability for WLL, LMDS, MMDS and other systems using microwave links. It performs statistical analysis of demographic data. TeleworX

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Reflective numbers and letters EverBrite high-intensity, self-adhesive numbers and letters are made of 10-year rated reflective material. Large and small sizes are available in yellow on black or black on yellow in packages of 25. VIP Products

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