Custom Manufacturing & Fabricating White Papers

In-House or Outsource - The Parylene Coating Decision
Description: This paper reviews the two process alternatives available to users of protective Parylene conformal coating, relying on an external custom coating provider, or establishing in-house coating capabilities. It also evaluates the cost components,... More
Publisher: Para Tech Coating, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-10-21

A Durable Fiber Optic End-Face
Description: The advantages offered by Megladon's Hardened-Lens Contact (HLC) termination process for fiber optic end-faces over conventional polishing/finishing processes are presented in this paper. It illustrates the benefits of using a lens structure on the... More
Publisher: Megladon Manufacturing Group, Ltd.
Release Date: 2008-09-18

Physical Prototypes: A Necessary Step or Needless Bottleneck?
Description: Analyzing the drawbacks of using physical prototypes in the product development process, this white paper explores the possibilities of virtual prototyping as a cost effective alternative to physical prototyping. It describes the major bottleneck... More
Publisher: 3dvision Technologies Corp.(Corporate Offices)
Release Date: 2008-04-21

Industrial Etching Case Study: Next Generation Golf Club Design
Description: This case study reviews Photo-Chemical Machining (PCM) or etching provided by ChemArt for a leading golf club manufacturer to test out prototypes for new club head groove designs. The process of PCM which is also known as Rapid Controlled... More
Publisher: ChemArt Company
Release Date: 2008-03-28

Impedance/Return Loss The Basics Part 1
Description: First part of a set of 2 whitepapers focusing on impedance/return loss and its importance to today's high speed networks, this paper presents a brief explanation of new TIA/EIA TSB-95 additional requirements for category 5 cabling regarding return... More
Publisher: Belden Electronics Div.
Release Date: 2007-12-29

IP Telephony a Revolution for Structured Cabling Systems
Description: IP telephony's impact on the way LAN structured cabling systems are designed and deployed is examined in this paper. It establishes the role of IP telephony in merging voice telephony and data networks. IP telephony device options are listed and the... More
Publisher: Belden Electronics Div.
Release Date: 2007-12-27

Preparing Infrastructure for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Applications
Description: This paper focuses on escalating internet data traffic as the catalyst for evolution of Ethernet from 1 to 10 gigabits per second. It presents the potential of 10 Gigabit Ethernet in LAN, dark fiber metro applications, dark wavelength metro... More
Publisher: Belden Electronics Div.
Release Date: 2007-12-27

The Effect of Temperature on the Bandwidth of Telecommunications Cabling in Commercial Buildings
Description: Effect of temperature on bandwidth of telecommunications cabling in commercial buildings is examined in this paper. Definition of bandwidth is provided and the relationship between bandwidth and signal-to-noise ratio is illustrated with the help of... More
Publisher: Belden Electronics Div.
Release Date: 2007-12-27

Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings
Description: The ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A standard requirements for administration of telecommunications infrastructure of commercial buildings are reviewed in this paper. Objectives of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A standard are stated and its scope in commercial building... More
Publisher: Belden Electronics Div.
Release Date: 2007-12-21

Belden IBDN System 10GX
Description: This paper describes the importance of 10 Gigabit Ethernet and outlines the role of IEEE 802.3an task force in developing specifications for augmented Category 6 or Category 7 cables. The solution provided by Belden for augmented Category 6 known as... More
Publisher: Belden Electronics Div.
Release Date: 2007-12-21