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Optical Cable Corporation
- A World-Class Source

Optical Cable Corporation provides proven quality and durability when
delivering a full scope of broadcast solutions...

I

t's reasonable to expect spectacular
slam dunks and live breaking news
events to garner the attention of
millions of viewers around the world.
Understandably, it's similarly realistic
that the complex processes and vast
amounts of data required to deliver
those unforgettable images in crystal
clear HD and multi-channel audio will
not obtain that same level of attention.
However, for the experts who are
intricately familiar with the process,
match points and game-winning
goals are seen as a ballet of highdensity data, disseminated through
data centres, control rooms, mobile
production trucks, long-pull cable
assemblies and studios bustling with
activity.
Broadcasts are driven through
data delivery. The emotional impact
of the end product is incredible,
but examining the advances in
technology responsible for providing
the workhorse solutions that deliver
those unforgettable moments reveals
significant impact in its own right.
Built On The Battlefield
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)
began revolutionising the design and
application of cabling and connectivity
products in the 1980s. The US military
required fibre optic cabling solutions
that
could
efficiently
transmit
unprecedented volumes of data
when deployed around the world at a
moment's notice.
"The broadcast industry isn't so
different from the military scenarios
that drove Optical Cable Corporation
to be founded more than three
decades ago," OCC Broadcast Business
Development, Charlie Nehls, said.
"The common desire across all the
industries we serve is the delivery of
rugged, streamlined solutions that
have the ability to dependably transfer
enormous amounts of data in compact,
deployable housings."
From these battle-tested beginnings,
OCC evolved into a world-class source
for a complete line of fibre optic,
copper cabling and connectivity
products for customers around the
world.
From Stadium To Studio
Today, the same high-quality,
dependable OCC products are found

from start to finish in all broadcast
scenarios, from stadium to studio. With
advances such as HD video and multichannel audio driving the broadcasting
market, demands are focused on highdensity data transmission systems.
Fibre optic technology, with its ability
to deliver digital, high-bandwidth, and
low signal loss data streams is ideally
suited to cope with these needs. OCC's
comprehensive range of broadcast
solutions are specifically designed to
withstand the challenges resulting
from the real-time transmission of
high-definition broadcast signals.
Where Broadcast Begins
Broadcast starts in the data hub of
any operation, the distribution centre.
Whether it's a permanent structure
housed inside a television station or
a mobile data centre found on news
vehicles and 18-wheeled mobile
production trucks, OCC's rack and
cable management solutions provide
durable, quality fibre enclosures,
freestanding cabinets, open-frame
racks and patch panels that can be
configured to meet any broadcast
scenario.
"Our enclosures are used around
the world and configured to meet the
needs of a variety of industries. While
the materials and technology used
to build our systems are very similar,
OCC solutions are just as at home
inside the permanent headquarters of
a television station, as they are inside
a mobile, compact production truck,"
Nehls said.
Control Through Cabling
Transferring the vast amount of
data necessary for HD programming
to a broadcast control room requires
rugged, lightweight cabling solutions
able to withstand difficult cable
pulls, high tensile loading, constantly
fluctuating temperatures and severe
crush occurrences.
"We started the company with a
concentration on cabling and, not
surprisingly, this is often where
OCC solutions are best recognised
in studios and stadiums around the
world," Nehls said. "We offer a variety
of cabling solutions to suit any number
of broadcast scenarios. Whether it's
category copper, fibre broadcast or
hybrid broadcast, OCC cables are

recognised worldwide for
quality and dependability in
any environment."
When deployed in a
stadium or at a live news
event, fibre cabling can be
put through an unrelenting
series
of
potentially
damaging
situations.
Moving day to day, from
event to event, requires
rapidly deployable and retrievable
applications able to withstand the
rigors of live broadcast scenarios. Time
and time again. OCC's wide variety of
broadcast cables offer a practical and
reliable means of high-capacity data
transmission within these challenging,
constantly changing environments,
without the delicacy of traditional fibre
optic cables.
Of course, in the world of mobile
broadcast and live news scenarios,
cabling would be useless without an
effective means to transport long-runs
simply and effectively. OCC's Modular
Advanced Reel System (MARS) is
the most advanced, self-contained
reeling and storage system for
broadcast deployable communication
environments. Originally developed
for military harsh environment
applications, the MARS cartridge
system is a lightweight, durable
solution constructed of a high-impact
glass enforced polymer, making
it easily transported and ideal for
applications where cable needs to be
deployed simply, reeled in quickly and
stored efficiently.
Making The Connection
Ultimately, broadcast depends on the
ability to marry cable to camera and
OCC has developed the next generation
in harsh environment, high-density
connectors that are both exceptionally
durable and compact. From small,
discrete connector assemblies, to
hermaphroditic EZ-Mate connectors,
to MHC II hybrid assemblies, OCC
has a connector for every broadcast
scenario.
In addition to this robust line-up,
the new patent-pending MHC III offers
the next generation in compact,
high-density, fibre optic connectors.
Perfectly suited for broadcast, MHC III
utilises environmentally-protected MT

OCC offers a complete line of fibre optic,
copper cabling and connectivity products

ferrule technology to deliver up to 24
fibres in a 30% smaller footprint than
traditional cylindrical connectors.
"The MHC III connector is unique
in that it delivers some of the
highest channel counts available in
an impressively small footprint,"
Nehls said. "Leveraging our proven
hermaphroditic
design,
these
connectors can be mated regardless
of gender and offer point-to-point
connections seamlessly."
Available in multi-mode, single-mode
and APC single-mode, the MHC III can
be provisioned in various plug and
receptacle options.
Quality And Durability
The opportunity to witness a moment
that may alter the course of history
or send millions of fans careening
into the streets in celebration, is only
made possible through the delivery
of vast amounts of data contained,
transferred and delivered through a
series of innovative solutions.
From racks and enclosures, to
cabling and connectors, Optical Cable
Corporation provides durable, proven
solutions deployed around the world.
The demand for high-density
data solutions within the broadcast
industry will never slow. Viewers
demand live, 24-hour news cycles,
access to all varieties of professional
sporting events, and any number
of entertainment options delivered
seamlessly across the globe in data
demanding, high-definition and multichannel audio formats.
Optical Cable Corporation will
continue to deliver on its promise
to consistently meet and surpass
expectations through innovation, and
a commitment to deliver dependable,
quality solutions around the globe.
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