Premises Cabling

1.Introduction 2.Copper Cables 3.Fiber Optics 4.Connectors and Interconnection Hardware 5.Networks 6.System Considerations 7.Application-Oriented Cabling Standards 8.Installing Cabling Systems 9.Certifying the Cabling System 10. Documenting and Administrating the Cabling System 11. Residential Cabling Systems Appendices Premises Cabling Specification Abbreviations and Acronyms Glossary Cable Color Codes Further Reading

Sterling, Donald J.
Donald J. Sterling, Jr. has over 25 years of experience as a technical and ad copywriter in the areas of electronics and high technology. He has worked with AMP, Lucent Technologies, Agere Systems, ExceLight Communications, and other leaders in optical communications. Currently, Mr. Sterling is working for an advertising agency that deals with high technology. In addition to this book, he has also written related books, which include coverage of fibers in specific applications.

Baxter, Les
Les Baxter was employed at Bell Laboratories for 24 years and is the founder of Baxter Enterprises, a consulting firm specializing in the architecture and development of telecommunications products, systems, and applications. He is a registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey and a Senior Member of the IEEE. His education includes an MSEE from the University of Delaware, a BSEE from Rochester Institute of Technology, and a mini-MBA in Global Business from Penn State. Hehas published more than 30 articles in technical and trade publications and has been a frequent speaker at industry conferences. He has contributed to a number of EIA/TIA, IEEE, and ISO/IEC standards and is currently the secretary of the IEEE P1394c Working Group.