Abstract: A system and method of powering a fiber optic communication network are provided which transmits communication data between a telephone company central office and remote user device. The system includes a power source configured to provide an electrical supply voltage to a digital subscriber line access multiplexer. The power source having an AC power feed for providing power to the digital subscriber line access multiplexer and a DC power feed for providing power to the digital subscriber line access multiplexer when the AC power feed is not supplying power. Further, an electrical conducting medium configured to conduct the electrical supply voltage and the communication data from the digital subscriber line access multiplexer to the remote user device is provided.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for manufacturing insulated grounding straps of the type used for grounding a television chassis. The straps are produced from a continuous length of insulated flat strip conductor. Holes are punched on either side of a severing point selected according to the desired length of the strap. The continuous length is then severed between the holes and the insulation removed near the ends of the severed lengths.