Great Prorducts at 2009 CES Show

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Constructed from top quality triple-shielded video cable
Three mini coax (RGB)
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Easily runs up to 100ft (in most cases)
Supports: VGA, SVGA, XGA, XGA+, SXGA, SXGA+ & UXGA
Supports Widscreen: WVGA, WXGA, WXGA+, WSXGA, WSXGA+ & WUXAG
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2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

Why goto CES?
With more than four decades of success, the International CES reaches across global markets, connects the industry and enables CE innovations to grow and thrive.
The International CES is produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry. CEA represents more than 2,200 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of consumer electronics products. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

Where and When
Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian
Thursday, January 8, 2009 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, January 9, 2009 8 a.m. - 5 p .m.
Saturday, January 10, 2009 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 11, 2009 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Venetian Tour Suites open same hours as the LVCC and Hilton.Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas HiltonVenetian Tour Suites
Thursday, January 8, 2009 10 a.m.* - 6 p.m.
Friday, January 9, 2009 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 10, 2009 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, January 11, 2009 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. *South Hall opens at 9 a.m.

Who Will Be There?
The International CES features more than 2,700 consumer technology exhibitors in 30 product categories. Visit the online CES Exhibitor Directory. You can search the directory in a variety of ways, including company name, brand name and venue.On-site, pick up a copy of the show guide, and the official International CES Directory with updated exhibitor information.

What Products Will Be There
The International CES features products — and the companies that create them — from many different consumer technology markets. The show floor is organized by color-coded zones, allowing attendees to easily find each exhibitor as they navigate through the largest consumer technology tradeshow.

Accessories
Audio Hardware & Software
Blank Media
Bluetooth Technology
Broadband Technology
Car Audio
Computer Hardware & Software
Content Distribution
Content Production
Digital Car
Digital Hollywood
Digital TV/HDTV
E-Commerce
Electronic Gaming
Global Positioning Systems
Handheld Information Devices
High-performance Audio & Home Theater
Home AppliancesHome/Personal Healthcare
Home Security & Automation
Home Theater & Custom Installation
Internet Applications & Services
In-Vehicle TechnologyMP3/Internet Audio
Personal Electronics
Photography/Digital Imaging
Retail Resources
Robotics
Satellite Systems
Small Office/Home Office
Speech Technology
Telematics & Vehicle Navigation
Telephony Equipment
Video Hardware & Software
Wi-Fi TechnologyWireless/Mobile Communications

Events at CES
It's not all business at the International CES. We manage to throw in enough parties, receptions and friendly competitions to keep the adrenalin going. And with more than 2,700 exhibitors pitching in with celebrity appearances and fun of their own, the CES events calendar rivals what you'd see on any Hollywood starlet's PDA.Events are added here between now and the 2009 International CES, January 8-11, Las Vegas, Nev.Want to know when a CES event is announced? Subscribe to the CESweb.org RSS news feed.

An Eco-Friendly Electronics Show
With the help of important partners, including GES, Aramark, the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and the Sands Expo and Convention Center, CES attendees now have more opportunities than ever to recycle while conducting a year's worth of business in one prime, environmentally friendly location.The International CES provides our industry an opportunity to convene at one time, in one place, at an eco-friendly blockbuster summit that minimizes your annual travel.

By attending CES, our attendees avoid over 700 million miles of business travel – enough to travel from the earth to the sun seven times.

Each of our attendees has an average of 12 meetings while at CES and approximately 1.7 million meetings are conducted in total.

Representatives travel from over 140 different countries, offering a truly global opportunity.
See all the efforts to minimize CES' environmental footprint.

CES History
The first CES took place in New York City in June of 1967 with 200 exhibitors and 17,500 attendees. Since then, CES has grown more than eleven-fold. Now, more than 2,700 exhibitors fill more than 1.7 million net square feet of exhibit space to showcase their latest products and services to more than 130,000 attendees.
Products that Debuted at CES

Videocassette Recorder (VCR), 1970
Laserdisc Player, 1974 Camcorder, 1981
Compact Disc Player, 1981
Digital Audio Technology, 1990
Compact Disc - Interactive, 1991
Mini Disc, 1993
Radio Data System, 1993
Digital Satellite System, 1994
Digital Versatile Disk (DVD), 1996
High Definition Television (HDTV), 1998
Hard-disc VCR (PVR), 1999
Digital Audio Radio (DAR), 2000
Microsoft Xbox, 2001
Plasma TV, 2001
Home Media Server, 2002
HD Radio, 2003
Blu-Ray DVD, 2003
HDTV PVR, 2003
HD Radio, 2004
IP TV, 2005
An explosion of digital content services, 2006
New convergence of content and technology, 2007
OLED TV, 2008

Future Show Dates
Jan. 8-11, 2009 (Thursday-Sunday)
Jan. 7-10, 2010 (Thursday-Sunday)
Jan. 6-9, 2011 (Thursday-Sunday)
Jan. 9-12, 2012 (Monday-Thursday)
Jan. 6-9, 2013 (Sunday-Wednesday)
Jan. 9-12, 2014 (Thursday-Sunday)
Jan. 8-11, 2015 (Thursday-Sunday)

Jan. 7-10, 2016 (Thursday-Sunday)
Jan. 5-8, 2017 (Thursday-Sunday)
Jan. 10-13, 2018 (Wednesday-Saturday)
Jan. 10-13, 2019 (Thursday-Sunday)
Jan. 9-12, 2020 (Thursday-Sunday)
Jan. 7-10, 2021 (Thursday-Sunday)
Jan. 6-9, 2022 (Thursday-Sunday)

Contact Information
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
1919 South Eads Street
Arlington, VA 22202 USA

Phone: 866-233-7968 (USA), 301-631-3983 (International)
Fax: 703-907-7601
CESinfo@CE.org http://www.ce.org/

(Please Note All Information in this post was sourced directly from http://www.cesweb.org/)

How to Terminate Fiber Optic Cable

Steps for terminating fiber optic cable using epoxyTo begin, strip the cable down to the bare fiber using an appropriate fiber stripper such as the FiberOpticx Fiber Stripper. After you have prepared the end of the cable you may begin to mix the epoxy resin and hardener together and load it into a syringe, unless of course you are using pre-loaded epoxy syringes, which are premixed and kept frozen until use. Now, from the syringe you must inject the epoxy directly into the connector ferrule.Once you have your connector properly prepared with epoxy, you are ready to insert the fiber cable so that the cable is seated inside of the connector wall and the bare fiber core sticks out about a half an inch from the front of the ferrule. At this point, if your cable is jacketed, you will want to use a crimping tool such as the Premier Master Crimp Tool to secure the connector to the jacket and strength members of the cable. Two crimps may be required to accomplish this properly.The next step in the process is allowing the epoxy to cure. Place the connected end into a curing holder to ensure that the end of the fiber is not damaged while curing. Now place the cable and curing holder into a curing oven. To avoid “wicking” while curing with a conventional oven, situate the connector so that the end is facing down. This positioning will ensure that the epoxy does not come out of the back side of the connector and compromise the strength member of the cable. Refer to the documentation of your specific epoxy for accurate curing times and temperatures.Having sufficiently cured the epoxy you are now ready to move on to the next step, cleaving the excess protruding fiber core. You will want to cleave the fiber with a fiber cleaver tool such as the FiberOpticx Economy Fiber Cleaver, as close to the ferrule tip as possible while avoiding any sort of twisting motion. Once cleaved, it is important that you properly dispose of the fiber clipping. A regular piece of tape will do just fine at retaining your fiber debris. If you do not properly dispose of all fiber pieces they could easily end up in your skin or even in somebody’s eye or respiratory system. A short strand of fiber can cause more damage than you would at first imagine.With the excess fiber cleaved and properly disposed of, you may begin the task of polishing the fiber end to a smooth finish. Using either fiber polishing film or a fiber polishing tool you will effectively remove any excess epoxy from the ferrule tip and buff out any imperfections on the face of the fiber. Without a smooth fiber surface any light passing through is subject to loss. The idea is to start with a coarse grit and work your way to a very fine grit film.If you are satisfied with your polished finish then you may move on to the cleaning of the ferrule and fiber tip. With a lint-free wipe dipped in 99% reagent-grade alcohol, gently wipe the surface area of the ferrule and fiber tip and immediately wipe them dry with another dry lint-free wipe. You may optionally use a can of compressed air to finish the process.Your connectorized cable is now complete. To ensure good standards, however, it is wise to inspect the tip with a 100x to 200x microscope such as the Fiber Inspection Microscrope. Finally, test your cable with an optical fiber testing tool for insertion loss and return loss where needed.

How to Terminate Fiber Optic Cable

Blank Patch Panels - Whats So GREAT about them?

Here at the ComputerCableStore.com we stock and sell a full line of patch panels, including your common standard CAT5e and CAT6 Patch Panels in addition to a large variety of not so common or even hard to find patch panels. Blank patch panels are one of the less commonly used patch panels in comparison to CAT5e and CAT6 Patch Panels, although blank patch panels provide a virtually limitless amount of configurations making them worth consideration for your next project.

Our blank patch panels coupled with our wide selection of data, telephone, audio and video snap-in keystone jacks are perfect for any job. The ComputerCableStore.com stock blank patch panels in 1U, 2U and 3U configurations in addition to 12 port, 24 port, 32 port and even 48 port configurations. This wide selection allows you to pick the perfect configuration for your next data, audio, video or audio video installation. Mix and match CAT5e, CAT6, RCA, Component, Coax and speaker keystone jacks to create a custom patch panel specifically designed for the job.

Below is a just a small sample list of the huge variety of keystone jacks and patch panels available.

Blank Patch Panels

Blank Plate Patch Panels

CAT5e Patch Panels

CAT6 Patch Panels

Coaxial Patch Panels

DSub Patch Panels

CAT5e Keystone Jacks

CAT6 Keystone Jacks

F-Type Keystone Jacks

RCA Keystone Jacks

RGB Keystone Jacks

S-Video Keystone Jacks

RJ11 and RJ12 Keyston Jacks

VGA or SVGA Monitor Cables - Which is Right for the Job?

Here at the ComputerCableStore.com we see many user ordering VGA (Video Graphics Array) and SVGA (Super Video Graphics Array or Super VGA) monitor cables. More often than not we see users order VGA cables rather SVGA cables most likely due to cost. While the cables are terminated the same and the SVGA connectors look that same, VGA monitor Cables and SVGA Monitor cables are not equal by any means. SVGA monitor cables are made a quality bulk cable comprised of 3 Mini Coax and 4 twisted pairs, while on the other hand VGA monitor cables are comprised of conductors only. Conductors work perfectly fine for legacy monitors/displays that won't exceed 640 x 480 pixels. Anything beyond a 640 x 480 resolution should using a SVGA monitor cable. The conductors of VGA monitor cables are just not capable of carrying the bandwidth required for higher resolution displays (800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, ect). The 3 mini coax contained in SVGA monitor cables allows for longer distances at higher resolutions in addition to a more shielding protecting from EMI/RFI interference again allowing for longer distances, higher resolutions and in the end a much clearer, shaper picture at a higher resolution. While the SVGA Monitor cable may cost a few dollars more, you are getting much more performance for your money and a much more clear picture on your display.
Here at the ComputerCableStore.com we stock a variety of VGA, SVGA Monitor Cables.

VGA Monitor Replacement Cables - Perfect for use with older legacy equipment. Desired display resolution of 640 x 480 or less. Replacement cables are configured with a HD15 Male to HD15 Male connectors intended to replace an existing cable.

VGA Monitor Extension Cables - Perfect for use with older legacy equipment. Desired display resolution of 640 x 480 or less. Extension cables are configured with a HD15 Male to HD15 Female connectors intended to extend an existing cable.

SVGA Monitor Replacement Cables - Perfect for use with today’s high end monitors, TV’s and projectors. Desired Displays resolutions of 800 x 600 and up. Replacement cables are configured with a HD15 Male to HD15 Male connectors intended to replace an existing cable.

SVGA Monitor Extension Cables - Perfect for use with today’s high end monitors, TV’s and projectors. Desired Displays resolutions of 800 x 600 and up. Extension cables are configured with a HD15 Male to HD15 Female connectors intended to extended an existing cable.

Plenum SVGA Monitor Cables - Plenum rated monitor cables support today’s high end, high resolution displays just like PVC monitor cables, supporting resolutions of 800 x 600 and up. The jacket on plenum cables is made a low smoke, fire retardant material that maybe require by some building codes. Depending on your local building codes, the Plenum rated jacket maybe the only cable acceptable for in wall, or plenum air space runs. Plenum Super VGA cables are available in both a replacement version and a extension version.

EZ Install SVGA Monitor Cables - These are identical to your standard SVGA cable with the exception that these cables have one end that is detachable, sometimes referred to as a "break away cable". The removable end allows you to easily run these SVGA cables through conduit without the tedious task of having to wire the cable on site. This can save a ton of time and save a lot of headaches.

How to Make CAT5e Patch Cables

Below is a small portion of the ComputerCableStore.com Guide "How to Make CAT5e Patch Cables". Please visit the ComputerCableStore.com to find the full artical.

We will discuss Materials needed, cable Preparation, as well as connector Termination. The first step to start building patch cables is ordering the correct materials. The first and most important material will be the cable we'll be using. CAT5e is available in a variety of different types: StrandedStranded is primarily used for building patch cables. The core of the conductors is comprised of many strands of copper so that it can be flexed repeatedly without the copper cores of the conductors breaking. SolidSolid CAT 5e is primarily used for in wall/permanent applications. The copper cores of the conductors are comprised of one single solid strand of copper. This allows the cable to carry signals over longer distances but due to the fact that it has solid copper conductors it can not be flexed too many times without the copper cores breaking. PlenumPlenum is primarily used for in wall/permanent applications where the local building codes require that plenum cable be used. Plenum cable is essentially the same as solid except the jacket is comprised of a PVC Teflon mix. This plenum jacket on is a low smoke/flame retardant jacket that reduces the amount of toxic fumes that are released into air when the jacket is burned. Stranded is best when building patch cords. The flexible stranded cores will hold up best against the daily abuse that these cables tend to endure. We carry Stranded Category5e in a variety of colors to suite your particular needs.

Step 1: Before we start building a patch cable you will need to cut a length of stranded CAT5e. When cutting the length you should make sure to measure. Nothing is worse than the patch cable you just built being an inch too short for your application. After cutting the desired length we will start building our cable by stripping back approximately 1 inch of the jacket. We use Ideal's 45-165 Coaxial Stripper for this purpose. When striping back the jacket make sure that the depth of your stripper is set deep enough to cut the jacket but not so deep that it nicks the conductors. If you do nick the conductors while stripping the cable, the cable may work fine at first, but after time the conductors will break, or even worse, begin to short out.



Step 2: Now that we have the jacket stripped back we'll want to separate and straighten the pairs. We'll start by pulling the first pair and the last pair to their respective sides (Orange to the left and Brown to the right). Untwist these pairs making sure not to untwist the cable any further than you've stripped back the jacket. Now we'll split the green pair. Pull the white/green conductor to the left and the green conductor to the right. This leaves you with the blue pair in the middle. Untwist the blue taking care to ensure that the white/blue conductor is on the left and the blue conductor on the right.Note: Normally, it would be unmentionable to untwist the CAT5e pairs, except when building patch cables. It would be almost impossible to insert the conductors into the proper connector locations without untwisting. (Keep in mind you want to keep as much of the twist of each pair intact in order to meet performance standards.)



Step 3: Now that we've separated and straightened the pairs we need to arrange the conductors in the proper order according to which wiring standard you are using. For this example we will be wiring via the 568-B standard (most common in patch cables). Please consult the pin-out for the proper color codes. After you have the wires arranged, place them tightly together as show in the picture to the right. Once this is done, verify that the wires are still in the proper order and continue to step 4.


Step 4: Now we need to trim the conductors down to fit into the RJ45 connector. While trimming, make sure you make a nice clean cut at a 90 degree angle about 1/2 of an inch from the end of the jacket. If you fail to make a straight cut, some of the conductors may not reach the connector contacts. If you cut the conductors too short, again they will not make contact. If you leave the conductors too long, when crimping the connector, the jacketing will not be gripped leaving the strain on the conductors. This is not a good situation! For proper trimming, hold the wires securely just at the end of the jacket as shown in the picture to the left. Be sure to keep the conductors in the proper order.

Page 1 - Materials Needed to Make CAT5e Patch Cables

Page 2 - How to Make CAT5e Patch Cables

Page 3 - How to Terminate Cat5e Patch Cables

Page 4 - 568A and 568B CAT5e Patch Cable Wiring Diagrams

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