L-com Releases Fiber Optic Patch cables for use in Military combat vehicles and field deployed communications equipment

Sunday, December 17, 2006


North Andover, MA – December 15, 2006
L-com Connectivity Products announced today that it will offer a line of Fiber Optic Patch cables which are specifically designed for military use. Each assembly features specialized Military Tactical fiber cable with both impact and crush resistance ratings specified for military use. Additionally, these robust assemblies can be used in harsh temperature environments ranging between -55° to +75
° Celsius. L-com's Military ST Assemblies feature connectors with high tension springs which hold up to extreme vibration and shock as well as rust resistant stainless steel connector bodies. Other cable styles in this series include SC, and LC assemblies.

For further information, contact:


Steve Smith

Product Manager

978-682-6936 Ext. 1156

ssmith@l-com.com

L-com designs and manufactures copper and fiber cable assemblies, interconnection adaptors, connectors and cable test equipment. In addition to a vast inventory of standard products, L-com has extensive custom product design and manufacturing capabilities that include:

· Assembled and Injection Molded Data Cables
· Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies and Adaptors
· Modular and Telco Assemblies
· Low Loss Video and Monitor Cables
· Unique Bulkhead Connectors
· Machined or Cast Coaxial Connectors and Adaptors
· Sheet Metal Fabrication of Rack Panels and Enclosures
· Special Bulk Cable Formulations (Low Smoke Zero Halogen, Ultra-Flexible, etc.)
· Military and Special Packaging, Kitting, Custom Labeling and Bar-coding

L-com also distributes selected products to complement its manufactured goods including: Ethernet hubs and switches, routers, media converters, protocol converters, KVM switches, video distribution amplifiers/switches and network test equipment. The company provides simple, one-stop shopping for its customers. For more information, please visit www.L-com.com.