Abstract: A fiber optic connector with an epoxy preform is described that facilitates integration of an optical fiber with a connector body and a ferrule. In an illustrated embodiment, the epoxy preform is a cylindrical thermosetting epoxy element having a passage therethrough adapted to receive an optical fiber of a predetermined diameter. The passage through the preform is positively secured within a cavity within the connector body to precisely align the passage with an opening in an abutting ferrule.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable entry connector is described that facilitates integration of fiber optic cables with trunk housings of the type utilized in the CATV industry. The entry connector provides EMI/RFI shielding and weather sealing and is readily compatible with existing fiber optic cables. The entry connector may be reused and may be cycled open and closed to facilitate access to the cable. The entry connector includes a clamp assembly and an entry body that are configured to be mated in combination. The clamp assembly is configured to secure the cable within the connector and to provide weather sealing between the connector and the cable. The clamp assembly is configured to preposition the cores of the cable for insertion through the entry body and into the trunk enclosure. The clamp assembly may be readily adapted to accommodate any sized existing fiber optic cables.

Abstract: A telecommunications digital signal cross-connect panel for interfacing multiplexer equipment having as many as 84 circuits and digital loop carrier equipment having at least 84 circuits. The panel includes 84 multiplexer ports, 84 carrier ports, 84 multiplexer cross-connect ports, and 84 carrier cross-connect ports. The panel also includes edge connector sockets which are each electrically connected to a corresponding one of the multiplexer cross-connect ports and a corresponding one of the multiplexer ports. The panel includes two edge connector cards which are each selectively insertable by the user into individual ones of the 84 edge connector sockets. Each of the edge connector cards is connected by a cable to a set of test access sockets.