TE Connectivity T200 Ident printer
18 March, 2013The all-in-one T200 printer brings together a solution for thermal transfer printing needs. The increased accuracy and the added flexibility of a movable media sensor extends the variety of products approved for this printer, while reducing the number of misprints. The touch-screen user interface provides an easier set-up experience.
TE Connectivity Core VSM platform
25 February, 2013The core vertical switch management platform (Core VSM) from TE Connectivity is an innovative solution to the challenges posed in the data centre by high-density core switches with a vertical blade configuration.
Major changes to cabling regulation
20 February, 2013 by Paul StathisIn 2012, the telecommunications regulator - the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) - introduced major changes to the Cabling Provider Rules (CPR) that will affect most cablers across the country.
Get sporty
19 February, 2013Lapp cable products are in demand in large sporting facilities. From energy chains to solar cabling, Lapp products can be found in the homes of champions worldwide.
Lapp Kabel Skintop Cube multicable bushing system
14 February, 2013Skintop Cube from Lapp Kabel provides an innovative approach to traditional multicable bushing systems, with improvements and advancements including increased simplicity, ease of use and safety.
Canberra connects to the NBN
05 February, 2013Superfast broadband now connects ACT kids to the future of learning in a link-up with Japan as the National Broadband Network is formally switched on in the nation’s capital.
Harwin Gecko G125 series connectors
01 February, 2013The Gecko connector from Harwin is said to be a high-reliability, high-performance micro miniature connector that withstands extreme temperatures and is unshockable. The Gecko (G125 series) connectors provide a low-profile, dual-row cable-to-board and board-to-board interconnect solution, suitable for stacking and cable mating in areas where PCB real estate is at a premium.
Superfast broadband a step closer
24 January, 2013NBN Co has just installed the first fibre-optic cable in the Sydney metropolitan area. The fibre, laid in Blacktown, is part of the widespread rollout of the National Broadband Network. The local distribution fibre, which links the Blacktown exchange to homes and businesses throughout the local area, was hauled on the corner of Main Street and Marcel Crescent.
NBN Co achieves end-of-year targets
16 January, 2013NBN Co slightly exceeded its target to have construction commenced or completed in areas covering 758,000 premises before the end of 2012. The total number of premises in areas where construction had commenced or was completed was 784,592 by year end.
NBN Co signs Universal Communications Group and Downer EDI
14 January, 2013NBN Co is focusing specialist attention on the complex task of connecting flats and units to the National Broadband Network, signing contracts with two companies to begin the wide-scale rollout to multidwelling units (MDUs).
Belden Brilliance 1776 and 2221 microphone cables
14 January, 2013Belden has extended its line of broadcast products in the EMEA region with the launch of two Brilliance microphone cables.
Harting RJ industrial series RJ485 PCB connector
13 December, 2012The Harting RJ Industrial series now includes RJ45 female connectors with integrated tranformers for 10 Gbit. The highly compact dimensions of these RJ45 connectors enable convenient and simple integration into all established IP65/67 interface types, from PushPull through to Han 3A.
The devil is in the detail
12 December, 2012When Lanec Services was asked to “tidy up” a five-year-old comms room install for a Victorian Government department, the decision to use self-tracing leads was a fairly obvious one. As with many IT installations, the project had grown unchecked over time and would likely require that cables be added, moved or removed altogether in the future.
Cardinal Components frequency data communications oscillators
04 December, 2012Cardinal Components has released a dedicated line of fixed-frequency data communications oscillators. The COL and COP Series with integrated phase noise from 1.8 to 20 MHz is <90 fs and the 12 kHz to 20 MHz is <3 ps.
Fitel S123M12 Ribbon Fusion Splicer
03 December, 2012The Fitel S123M12 Ribbon Fusion Splicer is a compact, handheld device suitable for FTTX, LAN, backbone, long-haul installations and challenging locations, all while maintaining splicer performance. Single- to 12-ribbon fibre splicing can be achieved with this machine and it also offers a Splice-On-Connector (SOC) solution.
