Connectivity Arcing with Power over Ethernet
We design products that support technology of today and tomorrow. An updated jack certification shows we supported Type 4 Power over Ethernet 2.5 years before the standard published.
Frank Straka is product line manager for Copper Products for Panduit's Enterprise business and has helped develop many innovative products that Panduit sells today. He holds 29 patents in copper connectivity and cable design and is active in industry standards committees developing standards to support new applications like PoE++, 28 AWG patch cords, and field terminable plugs.
Planning for Wireless Growth in Buildings
It should come as no surprise to anyone that the number of wireless devices in the world is increasing. Five years ago, digital analysts declared that the number of devices had officially surpassed the number of people in the world. And, by 2025, analysts predict there will be 6 to 10 networked devices per person.…
Supporting Video Games (and Academics) at Universities
With the ever-increasing popularity of video games, it’s no surprise that there’s a day dedicated to recognizing video games and the gamers playing them. July 8 is Video Games Day, so whether you’re more inclined to crush candies or join friends for a round or two (or 10) of Fortnite, today’s your day! In the…
Standards Update: 28 AWG, MPTL Now Compliant!
When Panduit introduced 28 AWG patch cords to the market in 2011, we knew we were on to something big. When we showed customers and contractors the skinny patch cords, they were amazed by the sheer size and flexibility of the cords. At the time, they might not have fully realized the impact the cords…
Top 6 Things to Know About the New Category 8 Cabling Standard
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has published ANSI/TIA-568-C.2-1, which supports 25, 40 and possibly even 50GBASE-T over Category 8 copper cabling. As you consider high-bandwidth applications, here are some key things to keep in mind. 1) How far can you go? Category 8 channel reach is 30 meters, much shorter than the 100-meter channel of…
What is Driving the Growth of Power over Ethernet?
Since its introduction in 2002, Power over Ethernet has gradually gained momentum in the market. Today, PoE has not only gained market acceptance, but is being pushed to even higher power levels, as a next generation of PoE technology is on the horizon. A new PoE standard, IEEE 802.3bt – or PoE++ — is expected…
Category 8: Delivering 25 and 40GBASE-T
Category 8 is the new copper twisted-pair structured cabling standard being developed within both the TIA and ISO groups to support the new 25 and 40GBASE-T standards being developed by the IEEE. Category 8 is going to have a few differences over prior Category 5e, 6, or 6A cabling, but will still retain the familiarity…
Cabling Infrastructure for Wireless Access Points
Wireless Access Points (WAPs) have become a common installation in the Enterprise space. How do you know what cabling infrastructure is right to get optimum performance from your WAP? The answer is simple: new permanent installations call for Category 6A. Category 6A is required to support 10GBASE-T 10GBASE-T will be the dominant new speed in…