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Subscriber loop analyzer The T-Berd 109XC incorporates all-in-one, icon-driven, voice and data testing in a mobile computing platform. Its features include a DVOM, TIMS, open meter, noise meter, TDR, POTS handset and ISDN handset with BERT. All user interaction is completed through a graphical user interface that is consistent between POTS and ISDN testing applications, enabling users to learn to test digital services more quickly. The closeout test feature allows carriers to design an automated acceptance test to be used when closing trouble tickets or qualifying new service orders for POTS and ISDN. The instrument costs under $4000. Telecommunications Techniques Corp.

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T-1/E-1 and Ethernet for VoIP gateways The TAP-804N network interface controller and the TAP-804D dual span are built specifically for advanced CTI applications using the TAP-800 family architecture. The TAP-804N integrates a 100BaseT network interface controller with a TAP-804 DSP resource board containing enough MIPS to provide voice compression for a full T-1 trunk. Integrating a 100 Mb/s LAN interface into the architecture allows compressed voice-over-IP traffic to flow directly to the Ethernet. The TAP-804N consists of dual T-1/E-1 spans with enough DSP to support voice-over-IP compression on a full T-1 trunk. Analogic Corp.

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Electronic loads The L-2500 series electronic loads consists of three loads, all rated at 2500 W and 500 amps. The units evaluate, test and burn-in AC/DC switch mode, linear and ferroresonant power supplies with output voltages ranging from 1.25 to 80 VDC. They also have an application for burn-in and testing of DC-DC converters and batteries. All units may be ordered with either a 115 VAC or 230 VAC input. Models L-2501 and L-2511 are designed primarily for single output power supplies. The L-2501 is a constant current device, and the L-2511 has both constant current and constant resistance modes. The L-2514 is a four-channel DC electronic load. The L-2500 series costs approximately $1.25 per watt. HC Power Inc.

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T-1/E-1 radio The Aurora 2400 provides customers with wireless 1.5 to 2 Mb/s service as an alternative to leased lines. This compact radio requires no frequency coordination or licensing in most countries. The radio offers rapid and reliable voice and data transmission at T-1/E-1 speeds (1.544 and 2.048 Mb/s) for applications including private wireless networks, cellular and PCS/PCN radio systems, local and wide area networks, government, mobile and emergency services and Internet access. Harris Corp., Farinon Division

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Front tap shoe The Front tap shoe TP1040 is designed for use with the Cook 318 type connector. It consists of: a two-part, 50-pair, machined plastic coating pin housing; 200 tip-ring, field replaceable contact pins with springs; black cover made of 16-gauge sheet metal, equipped with two screw latches; 15-foot, 50 pair, 28-guage stranded (7/38) tinned wire cable that is solder terminated; and cable strain relief at both ends. Custom Assembly Inc.

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Redundant power protection The UPStation GXT Multi Module is a modular UPS that is scalable from 3 to 9 kVA with N+1 redundancy. It provides redundancy and scalability to applications demanding power protection in the 3 to 9 kVA range and distributes processing equipment applications. It features hot-swappable batteries, SNMP software communications and UPS backup. Prices start at $11,400. Liebert Corp.

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Portable video microscope The VFS 1 is a portable video microscope that inspects fiber optic connectors through bulkhead adapters. It can be used to inspect installed fiber optic connectors in patch panels, distribution frames, network and test equipment and comprises an inspection probe and display unit. Noyes Fiber Systems

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Power management module This power management module for broadcast applications provides electrical isolation and power conditioning for sensitive equipment in a single cabinet. It distributes power and offers power quality monitoring to ensure continuous broadcast operations. The module supports 30 to 225 kVA loads and comes with up to six panel boards supporting 42 t0 252 poles for flexibility. MGE UPS Systems

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Autoranging capacitance meter The Model 890 capacitance meter features an LCD with dual display, 5000 counts resolution and 10 automatically selected ranges with full scale value from 0.1 picofarads to 50 millifarads. The meter's dedicated chip and microprocessor allow programmable high/low limits or pre-programmed standard capacitor tolerances. Optional software and an RS-232 serial port allow for recording and comparison of test results, including data logging, graphing and printing. B&K Precision

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Fiber indentifier kit The TS956C fiber identifier kit is a continuity test set designed to minimize connectivity problems for fiber optic installations. It is ideal for construction and maintenance in outside plant operations. It works equally well with single-mode and multimode fiber, cables, splices and connectors. The kit contains the fiber indentifier transmitter and receiver, one ST II-to-ST II jumper, one ST II-to-keyed biconic jumper and one light extractor in a waterproof hardside carrying case. Lucent Technologies

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Serial digital video transmission Fibervision SDI video transmission system equalizes the SDI input and provides two re-clocked SDI outputs at the receiver with speeds up to 360 Mb/s. The system consists of a transmitter and receiver and supports distances of 2 km with no signal degradation. It is adjustment-free and built-in regulators allow both the transmitter and receiver to operate from low-voltage, unregulated power sources. The transmitter and receiver each cost $995. Communications Specialties Inc.

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CO terminal line units The Alchemy CO terminal line units encode and decode from the CO end, are self-contained and mount in the current 300 series shelves. The system does not require additional power or alarms cards with the CO terminal line remotely powering the remote terminal, which is a standard 400 mechanics circuit packed in a wall, pole, indoor multimount or pedestal mounted network interface device. An optional fail-to-POTS feature provides a metallic POTS line in case of either COT or RT failure. Charles Industries Ltd.

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Duplex optical fiber connectors The HO7 series of duplex optical fiber connectors conform with IEEE 1394b, S100 standard and the ATM Forum standard for P/N connectors. They can be used with plastic fiber suitable for transfer systems tens of meters in length. The connectors are typically employed as an interface between LAN, audio/video, factory automation and office equipment. An HO7 series connector is $1.82 in OEM quantities of 1000. Hirose Electric Inc.

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High-speed data transfer The IEEE-1394 standard, known as the FireWire Bus, is an interface for high-speed data transfer between VXI instruments and personal computers. Its transmitters and receivers, available as a standard chip set, handle addressing, initialization, arbitration and protocol. High speed is achieved, in part, by small signals that are transmitted over twisted-pair wire with controlled impedance characteristics. The IEEE-1394 cable modem allows 16 physical connectors each 4.5 m long, resulting in a total cable distance of 72 m. It costs $2500. Hewlett Packard

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12-bit, IF-sampling ADC The AD6640 12-bit intermediate frequencies-sampling analog-to-digital converter is designed for emerging wideband and multichannel digital radio receivers. Using the AD6640 to digitize IFs directly, receiver designers can replace analog mixers, gain blocks, I/Q demodulators and filters with their digital equivalent. The AD6640 is specified from -40 to +85 C in a standard 44-pin plastic thin quad flat pack and costs $57.20 in 1000-piece quantities. Analog Devices Inc.

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Connection cleaner The pocket-sized Cleantouch fiber optic connection cleaner removes dirt and dust from optical connectors and fibers that have been pressed against a cleaning port. Cleantouch doesn't scratch fiber surface or leave contaminating residues. It works for patchcords and pigtails, equipment interfaces, bare and cleaved fibers, ferrules, lenses and optical assemblies. Krell Technologies Inc.

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Flat panel antenna The SSGP04-23 flat panel antenna operates at the 2.3-2.5 GHz spread spectrum/ ISM band. The antenna is 12 x 8 x 2 in., allowing it to be concealed within a building's architecture. The antenna's mounting hardware allows for many options while optaining E or H plane polarizations. It terminates with type "N" connector. Gabriel Electronics Inc.

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Ribbon in loose tube cable The 720-fiber RILT cable gives the end user higher capacity in a conventional 1.25-in. duct, providing a 67% increase in carrying capacity over 432-fiber cable. The cables have a ribbon-in-loose-tube design that incorporates a reverse oscillating lay technology for easy fiber management and mid-span access. Pirelli Cables and Systems

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