ADC Features New Broadcast Connectivity Products at IBC 2004
New Fiber and Connector Offerings Optimize Broadcast Studio and Mobile Operations
BERLIN & MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2004--ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT) (www.adc.com) today announced it will feature new innovations designed for the broadcast market at this year's IBC show, 10-14 September. ADC's booth (No. 10.436) is located in Hall 10 of the RAI conference centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
"Broadcast organizations around the world rely on ADC connectivity and infrastructure equipment to enhance their operations," said Axel Kahsnitz, regional director, EMEA for ADC. "ADC is committed to designing and building the most advanced equipment for broadcasters on the market, and the new solutions we are featuring at IBC 2004 demonstrate that."
At IBC 2004, ADC will show - for the first time in Europe - several new broadcast equipment offerings, including:
-- Pro Patch(TM) Optical Normal Through Panel: Designed to provide patch by exception, normal through functionality, similar to copper-based patch panels. Traditional fiber patch panels require a fiber jumper to be in place at all times. With the newly designed panel, however, all fiber "in" and "out" connections are on the rear of the panel, with a normal through connection between the "in" and "out" ports. Patch and monitoring capabilities are accessed on the front of the panel. A three-rack-unit panel (5.25 inches high) provides 24 "in" and "out" fiber pairs. ADC's booth at IBC will also feature the company's complete portfolio of fiber connectivity equipment used in the broadcast industry, including FL2000(TM) Fiber Termination panels, Fiber Management Trays, FiberGuide(R) fiber raceway systems, and fiber patch cords and assemblies.
-- Format Reversible ProAx(TM) Connectors: With ADC's U.S. and four European (Fischer(TM), Lemo(R) 4A, Lemo(R) 3T and Lemo(R) 4E connectors) versions, camera technicians can approach O.B. vans and internationally televised events with confidence. ADC's patented ProAx(TM) connectors can be format reversed between U.S. and global formats in only seconds. The connectors fit standard U.S. triax cables as well as global metric 8mm, 11mm and 14mm cables. Each connector has a field repairable center conductor that eliminates the need to restrip o-rings that protect the signal path against moisture. Other features include compatibility with tooling commonly used among technicians, built in solid outer-braid ground, machined brass construction with a stainless steel interior ring, and cable- or panel-mounted. Both 45-degree and 90-degree straight mounting options are available.
-- LCJ Connectors: ADC's new series of ultra miniature coaxial PC mount connectors are designed for high-speed routing in a broadcast environment for applications such as AES audio, analog video and SDI. The LCJ connector family offers double the density of BNC and mini-BNC connectors, and makes termination easier with its patented push/pull locking mechanism. The LCJ provides 750 MHz bandwidth, and is available in horizontal and vertical mount form factors.
Fiber connectivity equipment is rapidly becoming a popular choice for broadcast companies as engineers upgrade networks to accommodate higher bandwidth transport, including wideband HDTV. As broadcast company networks grow to support non-linear/post-production editing, internal data networks often exceed the limits of traditional copper capabilities. In each of these cases, fiber serves as the transmission medium of choice.
ADC's complete line of fiber connectivity products designed for the broadcast marketplace will be displayed at IBC 2004. These products include a wide array of equipment capable of terminating 12 to 144 fibers as well as protecting, managing, and storing fiber cables in a broadcast environment.
Furthermore, ADC will also demonstrate its Ethernet connectivity capability including:
-- Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Infrastructure Solutions -- The new ADC Midspan Power-over-Ethernet Controller eliminates the need for installation of local power to devices such as VoIP phones and Wi-Fi access points, saving time and money. With the ADC Midspan PoE Controller, power for the network device is generated in a large corporation's telecommunications room, which is usually backed up by an uninterrupted power supply, and delivered over standard Category 5, 5e or 6 Ethernet LAN cabling, increasing reliability even further.
-- Media Conversion and Optical Extension Solutions -- The carrier-class, intelligent, and scalable ADC OptEnet(TM) media converter platform manages any network's Ethernet or SONET media transitions. Integrated intelligence allows the user to remotely monitor system performance and transmit alarm conditions to upstream operational support systems. Incorporating a patent-pending system architecture and leveraging ADC's leadership in connectivity solutions, the OptEnet(TM) platform provides the ideal solution for Ethernet extensions in support of transparent LAN services or switch router interconnect requirements. A variety of solutions are supported ranging from 10Mb to OC-12 to Gigabit Ethernet.
-- Ethernet Infrastructure Solutions -- The ADC Ethernet Distribution Frame (EDF) provides a cross-connect field that ties together all Ethernet network elements from multiple floors of the central office or point-of-presence, providing a common craft interface for performing adds, upgrades, and rearrangements on Ethernet services. The EDF typically consists of NEBS Level 3 Certified equipment such as ADC's patented Glide Cable Management, Category 5e and 6 Ethernet patch panels, and Fiber Management Trays. With the EDF installed, technicians can isolate elements, connect new elements, route around problems, and perform maintenance functions. The frame design supports network growth and flexibility in the Ethernet distribution system.
For more information on ADC's portfolio of broadcast and entertainment solutions, please visit www.adc.com/broadcast
About ADC
ADC is a world leader in providing global network infrastructure products, services and software that enable the profitable delivery of high-speed Internet, data, video, and voice services over our customers' unique networks. ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT) has sales into more than 90 countries. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com.
Contacts
ADC
Public Relations:
Julie Aguilar, +44 (0)20 8334 3229
julie.aguilar@adc.com
or
Investor Relations:
Mark Borman, 952-917-0590
mark.borman@adc.com
[ Comment, Edit or Article Submission ]
