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Fiber is cheaper than copper!

It used to be that fiber optic technology was not viable for professional A/V applications. When the technology first appeared, it was considered expensive to purchase and difficult to run. Generally, it was avoided. However, as in all technology lifecycles, fiber optics has come into its own, easily integrating with traditional installations. In fact, it's priced to compete -- or beat copper -- in just about any application.

  • In physical costs alone, it's about 10% less than standard CAT-5.
  • Flexible repeating and distribution of signals means more efficient topologies and less linear feet to pull.
  • Since more information can run on any single fiber strand -- in both directions -- labor and material costs are reduced.

Plenum-rated fiber is only 5-10% more expensive than standard fiber; contrarily, plenum-rated copper cable can go up in cost by as much as 100%.

Realign your line of thinking -

fiber is easier to use than copper!

Forget all you think you know about fiber optic technology. This medium has come a long way. It's thinner, more flexible, definitely more durable, and now, it's even a cinch to terminate. Fiber is not only every bit as easy to use as copper, but in most installations, it's even easier. Here's why:

  • Pysically, fiber is thinner and more flexible than copper, and it stands up to greater abuse.
  • Fiber is slimmer, so it's easier to hide during temporary installations.
  • Fiber moves light, not electricity, so there's no interference from power lines, nor danger from gaseous or flammable environments.
  • Fiber requires smaller bend radii, ideal for tighter spots and turns.
  • Like copper, fiber is also available in multiple constructions, including direct burial sleeves as well as armor-coated jackets.
  • No need for difficult, time-consuming calibrations; digital fiber optics achieves virtually plug n' play installations.
  • Digital fiber optics easily integrates with existing copper installations.

Still receiving mixed signals?

Fiber is easier to terminate than copper.

It's time to clear up your reception to fiber optics in A/V applications. It may have been harder to terminate at one time, but that was long ago. Fiber optics has evolved so intelligently that, today, it's just as easy to terminate and handle as copper. In fact, it's never been easier to terminate fiber! One convenient kit... one simple procedure... connecting with fiber is a cinch!

  • Termination is now as easy as terminating BNCs on COAX.
  • Our field termination kits completely eliminate the need for grinding, polishing and epoxies.
  • Convenient and easy-to-use jig ensures precision connections.
  • Our field kits work with both single mode and multimode fiber as well as ST & FC connectors.

Look to the better, brighter solution -

fiber outperforms copper in every way.

Still believe copper beats fiber optics for high-performance A/V applications? Look again. Fiber optics carries more information for longer distances, in both directions, across a single strand. You can also repeat and distribute signals in any way users need, with no loss in clarity or fidelity to the analog baseband signal. Try pulling that with copper.

  • Fiber moves signals for much longer distances without degradation.
  • Fiber lets you readily repeat and distribute digital fiber optic signals with no loss in clarity or fidelity to the analog baseband signal.
  • Fiber lets you aggregate multiple signals over a single strand and still retain the performance you need.
  • Digital fiber optics provides improved baseband signal fidelity compared to copper.

Today. fiber goes the distance -

even when it's just a few feet!

As user demands become more sophisticated, installations are becoming increasingly complex. Operational specs continue to push beyond the limitations of copper, no matter how short the linear distance. So, it's time to think about fiber optics as more than just a long distance solution. It's about making the complex simple. And saying: "Yes, we can do that!"

Patch into the proper source -

Pure Digital Fiberlink by Communications Specialties, Inc.

Now that you know the facts about fiber, you should also recognize the source. For nearly two decades, Communications Specialties, Inc. has been a respected force in the world of professional audio/video installations. Our Scan-Do¨ and Deuce¨ solutions continue to define the benchmark in scan conversion and video scaling technologies. Today, we apply this proven expertise to our Pure Digital Fiberlink¨ brand of digital fiber optic solutions.