Suttle News

July – August Suttle Monthly Update

adam — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:42 +0000

Link to online version of July – August 2010 Newsletter

Announcements
- Free VDSL2 White Paper

Featured Products
- Single Line VDSL2 NID Splitter

Training Tip
- Limiting Transmission Factors for VDSL2

Suttle Survey
- For what service is your company or one you work with primarily interested in deploying VDSL2 technologies?

Future Events
- Illinois Telecom. Assoc. Fall Vendor Showcase: East Peoria, IL (9/8/10 – 9/9/10)
- Fiber To The Home Expo: Las Vegas, NV (9/13/10 – 9/15/10) – Booth# 409
- PTA Technical Showcase: State College, PA (9/15/10 – 9/17/10)

Limiting Transmission Factors for VDSL2

adam — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:30:56 +0000

For VDSL2, as the cable length from the DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) to the customer premise increases, signal strength decreases and the line becomes more susceptible to noise. Additionally, every component or extension that is attached to the cable between the DSLAM and the customers will also introduce impedances that will either reduce the signal strength further increasing the insertion loss, add signal reflections decreasing the return loss, or degrade the balance of the twisted pair cable increasing the noise.

Considerations in VDSL/VDSL2 Implementation

adam — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:30:49 +0000

Today’s service providers face more competition than ever before. The boundaries separating services (voice, data, and video) are disappearing and customers seeking those services are being courted by telephone, cable, satellite, and wireless providers, each of which offers some or all of the components users want. The days of the single service provider are clearly numbered, and competition from providers who can deliver a full slate of services can be a very real threat to an existing subscriber base.

VDSL2 technology can be part of the solution for delivering these services over a home’s existing infrastructure. Download our free white paper title "Considerations in VDSL/VDSL2 Implementation" for a brief overview of VDSL2 and its application.

Hot Summer Deals

samr — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:00:50 +0000

In honor of our 100th Anniversary Suttle is rolling out some of our Hottest Summer Deals ever. We’re here to help this building season with specials like…

10% OFF all DSL In-line filters!
14 in. Enclosure Kit for $49.98! (includes Enclosure w/ Door, Voice and Data Modules)
Free Video Connector Compression Tool (with order of 2500 TWiN Lock ™ Connectors)
FREE Shipping on orders of $1500 or more (w/ NO Drop Ship Penalty)

Click for More Info

NEW HomePNA Ethernet Bridge Master & Endpoint (CEM-2CMA, CES-2CMA)

adam — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:00:23 +0000

The Suttle HomePNA™ Coax Ethernet Managed Bridge Master and Endpoint enable service providers to offer triple-play services in an MDU by utilizing the existing coax infrastructure. The Master (CEM-2CMA) allows for the remote management of subscriber networks to administrate individualized service levels as well as minimize installation and support costs. It can control up to 61 Endpoints (CES-2CMA) each isolated with a secure connection to the master.

- Master Spec Sheet
- Master Online Product Info
- Endpoint Spec Sheet
- Endpoint Online Product Info

ARRA Compliance Now Designated Online

adam — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:43:44 +0000

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) imposes some specific requirements on the origin of materials and goods used in projects receiving stimulus money. Section 1605, referred to as the Buy American provision, specifically states that funds from ARRA must only be used where “all iron, steel and manufactured goods used…are produced in the U.S. or in specific foreign countries signatory to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and World Trade Organization (WTO)”

Suttle is proud to say that more than 70% of our products qualify as “Made in America” for ARRA projects. To make it easy to find these products, we’ve added the ARRA logo (example link) to those products that qualify under this designation on our website.

For more information please read the brief explanation on Suttle’s ARRA Compliance page.

May 2010 Suttle Monthly Update

adam — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:00:14 +0000

Link to online version of May 2010 Newsletter

Announcements
- “Made in USA” Now Designated on Product Details Pages Online

Featured Products
- HomePNA™ Coax Managed Ethernet Bridge Master
- HomePNA™ Coax Managed Ethernet Bridge Endpoint

Training Tip
- Cabling Pointers for HomePNA™ Installations

Suttle Survey
- How important is country of origin when purchasing products?

Future Events
- Illinois Telecom. Assoc. Fall Vendor Showcase: East Peoria, IL (9/8/10 – 9/9/10)
- PTA Technical Showcase: State College, PA (9/15/10 – 9/17/10)

Cabling Pointers for HomePNA Installations

adam — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:00:30 +0000

Due to the frequency sensitivity of the HomePNA signal there are a few things that should be considered when training technicians installing HomePNA over coax.

Compression connectors are a must. Crimp connectors can damage the dielectric and have an uncontrolled connection to the shielding.
(Side Note: Suttle TWiN Lock™ and SURE Lock™ connectors are 360° compression connectors that maintain complete contact with the cabling.)
Make sure the dielectric of the coax is flush with the inner base of the compression connector (not protruding or recessed in relation with the inner base). This helps guarantee a solid connection.
Use resistive splitters instead of standard type splitters whenever possible. With standard coax splitters, the port isolation is too high. If your only option on an install is to use a standard splitter the input must be left open (unconnected).
Test, Test, Test – Insufficient testing is one of the leading causes of reported problems and often leads to excessive modification to home wiring, which is time consuming. Changing a connectors only takes a minute, but changing a cable can take an hour. A lack of testing leads to uncertainty and over time, creates a preference for un-necessary re-wiring.

For more information visit www.homepna.org .

NEW Knurl / Hex Combo Compression Connectors (TL6U-KH, SL6U-KH)

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Both our SURE Lock™ and TWiN Lock™ series of compression connectors have added an all new RG6 Knurl and Hex Nut combination F-connector with a built-in anti-vibration feature. The Knurl and Hex Nut combo feature provides options for installation while the built-in anti-vibration gasket secures the connector to the F-ports eliminating worry over connectors loosening over time as well as providing an additional water migration barrier.

- TWiN Lock™ Spec Sheet
- TWiN Lock™ Online Product Info
- SURE Lock™ Spec Sheet
- SURE Lock™ Online Product Info

April 2010 Suttle Monthly Update

adam — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:00:57 +0000

Link to online version of April 2010 Newsletter

Announcements
- NEW Product Line Cards

Featured Products
- Low Voltage Retrofit Mounting Brackets
- Low Voltage Nail-on Mounting Brackets

Training Tip
- Cabling Pointers

Suttle Survey
- When installing cabling for a retrofit (existing home) solution what is your most common situation?

Future Events
- Broadband Properties Summit: Dallas, TX (4/26/10 – 4/28/10) Booth# 405
- TOC Conference: Fargo, ND (5/11/10 – 5/13/10)
- Canadian Commtech Show: Kelowna, BC (5/19/10 – 5/20/10)