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In a previous blog post, we shared some of the results from our survey of engineers that asked how their jobs have changed with widespread telework during the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey revealed the importance of preparation, as well as a few ideas about keys to an effective home work environment.... Read more

We asked engineers about the positives and negatives of telework, the necessary and “nice-to-have” tools, the requirements of a home work environment, and more. In sum, we learned that most agree that as far as being effective in the job, not a whole lot has actually changed.... Read more

We asked our customers to share their tips, stories and perspectives on how to stay connected when working from home during COVID-19. We thank all who shared and hope our viewers will find this information of value.... Read more

Now more than ever broadband connectivity to homes has become imperative for distance learning, working from home, and for other critical communications.... Read more

Ingress protection, or IP, standards dictate the level of water protection for equipment enclosures. Significant differences exist between water resistant, waterproof, and other labels—but what does each of the actual IP standards mean?... Read more

Transtector Systems provides surge protection solutions for virtually any of today’s key applications, as well as small cell cabinets with integrated surge protection and capacity for other required equipment. Our engineering team can also help you select the right solution for your application.... Read more

December 31, 2020 is a significant date in the railroad industry. At that time, U.S. railroads must comply with federal requirements to fully implement positive train control (PTC). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) describes PTC as “a life-saving collision avoidance technology that stops a train before it strikes an obstacle.”... Read more

UL Standards outline the unique equipment safety requirements for hazardous locations, but what makes this specification so significant?... Read more

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) rates enclosures “to designate protection against hazardous, non-hazardous, and other specific environmental conditions.” Ratings range from simple protection against dust and debris to comprehensive security versus rain, ice, corrosive agents, chemicals and more—as well as specific industry-based ratings (i.e., mining, gas, etc.).... Read more

What makes an enclosure the right fit for a small cell site? Several factors contribute to choosing the ideal solution for this ever-growing application. The nature of the application requires compact, space-saving solutions, with flexibility to meet the demands of today’s network topologies. The wide range of potential air interfaces—GSM, CDMA, LTE, WiMAX, 3G, 4G and 5G, to name a few—means that flexibility is key. Protecting RF, AC, DC or data line circuits creates even more challenges.... Read more