Oct 15 2009
PCT International, a leading worldwide manufacturer of last mile and access network solutions for broadband communications networks, announced today that is has developed a mini- fiber node that combines the advantages of an internal coupler and the company's Burst Mode technology.
The new PCT-BPFN products, which build on the growing adoption of Burst Mode technology over the past year, split wavelengths internally to reduce the amount of fiber needed in RFOG and FTTx deployments. At the same time, they continue to provide the low-noise, highly-responsive performance that Burst Mode enables.
PCT International will demonstrate the new mini-node as part of its HFC and optical fiber solutions at its booth (#13089) at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo October 28-30 in Denver.
"In the 10 years since we created the industry's first mini-node, we've worked closely with the cable engineering community on technological advances and new types of installations," said Brandon Wilson, executive vice president, product management and marketing for PCT International. "Our latest version doubles the service footprint opportunity with a given number of fiber strands and leverages Burst Mode's RF detection capabilities to minimize unnecessary laser activity, significantly reducing plant noise."
Created for single-fiber installations, the new PCT-BPFN products are specifically designed for higher-density locations where the availability of fiber may be limited. By splitting wavelengths within the mini-node, PCT International is eliminating the need for separate forward and return fiber strands, or for the installation of a separate, external coupler.
The PCT-BPFN has been architected to meet or exceed SCTE standards for RF detection and supports frequencies up to the industry norm 1 GHz. The product features excellent performance over an extended range of optical signal levels, high degrees of operational flexibility and a compact form factor that reduces space considerations and simplifies installation in smaller deployments.
Source: http://www.pctinternational.com/