Abstract: A fiber optic connector and cable assembly includes a cable with one or more strength members secured to a connector that is connectable to both a hardened and a non-hardened fiber optic adapter. The cable can include multiple cable types with various shapes and strength member configurations. The connector includes a connector housing having a one-piece main body and a cover piece mounted thereon. The one-piece main body defines a plug portion compatible with the adapters. A ferrule assembly is mounted in the plug portion and biased outwardly by a spring. An insert within the connector housing includes a spring stop for holding the spring and a cable retention portion for securing the strength members of the cable. The spring stop and the cable retention portion can be included on a one-piece insert or they can separately be included on separate inserts.

Abstract: A fiber optic splice organizer includes a mounting bracket, and at least one tray of a first type attached to the mounting bracket. The first type of tray has a first length and an interior volume for storing fiber optic splices. At least one tray of a second type is attached to the mounting bracket. The second type of tray has a second length and an interior volume for storing a different quantity of fiber optic splices than the first type of tray. A modular extension is attachable to the first or second types of trays to increase their respective lengths.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for diminishing latency in a DAS fronthaul network configured to convey time-domain transport data, e.g., time-domain digital transport data or time-domain digital data. Other techniques are provided for obtaining higher DAS fronthaul efficiency.

Abstract: A method for selecting a power source for a load is provided. The method includes monitoring the primary power source, when the primary power source is providing power to the load, determining if a condition of the primary power source crosses a first threshold, when the condition crosses the first threshold, turning on a first power field effect transistor to couple a back-up power source to the load through a second power field effect transistor, when the primary power source is not providing power to the load, determining if a condition of the primary power source crosses a second threshold, and when the condition crosses the second threshold, switching off the first power field effect transistor to couple the primary power source to the load through a third power field effect transistor.

Abstract: A fiber optic and electrical connection system includes a fiber optic cable, a ruggedized fiber optic connector, a ruggedized fiber optic adapter, and a fiber optic enclosure. The cable includes one or more electrically conducting strength members. The connector, the adapter, and the enclosure each have one or more electrical conductors. The cable is terminated by the connector with the conductors of the connector in electrical communication with the strength members. The conductors of the connector electrically contact the conductors of the adapter when the connector and the adapter are mechanically connected. And, the conductors of the adapter electrically contact the conductors of the enclosure when the adapter is mounted on the enclosure.

Abstract: A system for connecting a fiber optic connector to a fiber optic adapter includes various alternative improvements, including improvements to the shutter, the alignment device, and the adapter in general.

Abstract: Systems and methods for integrated facility connectivity assessments are provided. In one embodiment, an integrated connectivity assessment system comprises: a user terminal, wherein the user terminal is configured to define a location of interest within a facility; and a backend query and aggregation system, wherein the backend query and aggregation system is configured to query a backend infrastructure information system for connectivity information based on the location of interest and determine a plurality of connectivity metrics for the location of interest based on responses from the backend infrastructure information system, wherein the plurality of connectivity metrics is associated with a plurality of different types of connectivity; wherein the user terminal is configured to present the connectivity metrics on a user interface as an augmented reality presentation over an image of the location of interest.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a converged system comprising at least one donor base station entity configured to support natively working with multiple radio points and a distributed antenna system communicatively coupled to the donor base station entity. The distributed antenna system is configured to instantiate multiple virtual radio points for the donor base station entity. The distributed antenna system is configured to serve the donor base station entity using the multiple virtual radio points instantiated by the distributed antenna system for the donor base station entity. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for telecommunications modules comprises a plurality of telecommunications modules provided in a stacked arrangement in a first container, a plurality of telecommunications modules provided in a stacked arrangement in an adjacent second container, and a removable radius limiter mounted between the first and second containers for guiding all of the fiber optic cabling extending from the telecommunications modules with minimum bend radius protection.

Abstract: A lensed base station antenna includes a first array of radiating elements that are configured to transmit respective sub-components of a first RF signal and an RF lens positioned to receive electromagnetic radiation from a first of the radiating elements. The RF lens includes a lens casing, an RF energy focusing material within the lens casing and a first heat dissipation element that extends through the RF energy focusing material. The RF lens is configured to be at least a three step approximation of a Luneberg lens along a bore sight pointing direction of the first of the radiating elements.

Abstract: Radiating elements include a first and second dipole arms that extend along a first axis and that are configured to transmit RF signals in a first frequency band. The first dipole arm is configured to be more transparent to RF signals in a second frequency band than it is to RF signals in a third frequency band, and the second dipole arm is configured to be more transparent to RF signals in the third frequency band than it is to RF signals in the second frequency band. Related base station antennas are also provided.

Abstract: Base station antenna feed boards are provided. A base station antenna feed board includes a phase shifter and a hybrid radio frequency transmission line that is coupled to the phase shifter. The hybrid radio frequency transmission line includes a coplanar waveguide and a microstrip line. Related base station antennas are also provided.

Abstract: A metrocell antenna includes a plurality of linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements, a first enclosure that includes a first of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements mounted therein, a second enclosure that includes a second of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements mounted therein, a third of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements mounted within one of the first and second enclosures, a first RF port that is mounted through the first enclosure and a first blind-mate connector that provides an electrical connection between the first enclosure and the second of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements that is mounted in the second enclosure.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for accurately determining actual and prospective location(s) of radio(s) located in a structure and controlled by a shared spectrum system. By more accurately knowing the location(s) of the radios, the shared spectrum system can more efficiently allocate maximum transmission power(s) to the radio(s), enhance corresponding radio coverage area(s), and/or diminish interference to other radio(s) and/or primary user(s).

Abstract: An adapter block assembly includes two housing pieces that cooperate to hold one or more adapters therebetween. The two housing pieces are removably latched together. Labels can be placed over the latches. Certain types of adapter block assemblies are configured to receive multi-fiber plug connectors. Certain types of adapter block assemblies include securement arrangements at opposite ends thereof to aid in mounting the adapter block assemblies to frames, trays, chassis, or other such structures.

Abstract: A radiating element may have a dipole arm that may include a first conductive circuit loop and a second conductive circuit loop. The first conductive circuit loop may include at least one narrow conductive segment and at least one wide conductive segment, and the narrow conductive segment may present high impedance characteristics in at least one frequency band outside the operating frequency band of the radiating element to suppress at least partially the current in the at least one frequency band. A base station antenna may include a feed board and the radiating element mounted on the feed board.

Abstract: A cable anchor assembly includes a housing that receives adhesive through a fill inlet to secure a cable relative to the housing. The cable enters and exits the housing through first and second gaskets that hold the adhesive within the housing during filling and curing. Various components enable the orientation of the fill inlet relative to the housing to be changed. In some cases, the fill inlet is defined by the housing. In other examples, the fill inlet is defined by the housing in cooperation with a guide member. In still other cases, the fill inlet is defined by one of the gaskets.

Abstract: A base station for reducing power consumption in a radio unit. The base station includes at least one processor configured to trigger at least one power reduction step for the radio unit based on at least one data metric for at least the base station dropping below a threshold. The at least one processor is further configured to reduce a number of frequency carriers that the radio unit wirelessly transmits on in response to the at least one power reduction step being triggered.

Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel system (10) including a plurality of multiport telecommunications bezel assemblies (200) installed within a panel frame (100) is presented. The bezel assemblies (200) are formed from cooperating first and second frame parts (210, 240) to define a plurality of jack receptacle openings (202). In one example, the plurality of jack receptacles (202) are arranged in a two-row array. The first and second frame parts (210, 240) also retain a central bonding strip (290) having a plurality of grounding contact elements (292, 293). The grounding contact elements (292, 293) ground the jack modules (120) that are installed within the bezel assembly jack receptacle openings (202). Where a two-row array of jack receptacle openings (202) is provided, the central bonding strip (290) can be configured to extend between the rows. The central bonding strip (290) can provide grounding for multiple bezel assemblies (200).

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimized telecommunications distribution are provided. For example, a distributed antenna system can include a master unit for transceiving signals with remote units operable for wirelessly transceiving signals with mobile devices in a coverage area. A self-optimized network analyzer can be in a unit of the distributed antenna system. A self-optimized network controller in the distributed antenna system can output commands for changing operation of a component in the distributed antenna system in response to analysis results from the self-optimized network analyzer. In some aspects, the master unit includes base transceiver station cards for receiving call information in network protocol data from a network and for generating digital signals including the call information from the network protocol data for distribution to the remote units.