ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, received two Innovators Awards this year from Cabling Installation & Maintenance: a Gold award for its 4K UHD Media Cables and a Silver award for its FiberExpress (FX) Enterprise Closet X (ECX) Patch Panel System.
The Cabling Installation & Maintenance 2017 Innovators Awards program reviews and recognizes the most innovative applications of cabling and communications technology products and systems within the structured cabling industry. Platinum, Gold and Silver Honorees were announced at BICSI’s 2017 Fall Conference on September 25, 2017. Criteria used in the Innovators Awards ranking included: innovation, value to the user, sustainability, meeting a defined need, collaboration and impact. The judging panel consisted of cabling and communications system specifiers, designers, integrators and managers with vast professional experience.
“This prestigious awards program allows Cabling Installation & Maintenance to celebrate and recognize the most innovative products and services in the structured cabling industry,” says Alan Bergstein, publisher of Cabling Installation & Maintenance. “Our 2017 Honorees are outstanding examples of companies that are making an impact in the industry.”
The small, sleek design of Belden’s 4K UHD Media Cables provides 4K video over HDBaseT for up to 100 m. The cables were produced based on results of extensive HDBaseT testing to understand which design best supports the bandwidth needs of 4K video. Certified to new UL 4299 standards for Power over HDBaseT, Belden 4K UHD Media Cables also ensure that installations are suitable for increasing power levels. These cables support the 5Play™* feature set of HDBaseT while being flexible for easy installation and termination.
“4K UHD Media Cables are designed to save installation time and cost savings by eliminating the need to terminate individually shielded pairs or braids. When combined with Belden’s REVConnect Connectivity System, it can be terminated up to 50% faster than standard field-mount plugs,” says Linda White, product line manager for broadcast and AV products at Belden.
The inability to effectively service legacy constructions and accommodate moves, adds and changes were the inspiration for Belden’s FX ECX Patch Panel System. It dramatically improves efficiency, saving valuable time with patent pending, innovative features like front/rear removable cassettes, delivering unmatched installation flexibility in tight spaces. It also simplifies splice cassette design, eliminating fiber pinch points by integrating slack management into the see-through cassette lid.
“We developed the FX ECX patch panel system with help from customers and partners,” says Matthew Hurst, product line manager for copper/fiber connectivity at Belden. “After gathering feedback about their frustrations with servicing legacy systems and accommodating moves, adds and changes, we wanted to deliver a patch panel system that exceeds other offerings.”
Only Belden’s innovative enterprise connectivity solutions take a universal approach to customers’ enterprises, resolving signal transmission needs with IP- and legacy-based solutions that enable a smooth migration to IP convergence. Belden’s extensive portfolio spans LAN, data centers, building automation and security, and access control to keep information running smoothly. Outstanding global service and support capabilities and application-specific warranty programs complete Belden’s unique offering.
In the AV industry, the demand for higher-performance communications has become more prevalent than ever before. As a result, the need has increased for professional quality cabling systems and components that span a vast spectrum of applications. Belden’s cabling and connectivity expertise and leadership in the broadcast industry has positioned it as the brand that customers and consultants have come to trust. As the industry adjusts to IP convergence throughout the broadcast and professional AV markets, Belden is well positioned with a broad product portfolio of audio, video and communication solutions utilizing coax, fiber, hybrid fiber, multi-conductor and category cable and connectivity products, including connectors, assemblies, panels and racks.
For more information about Belden’s 4K UHD Media Cables, visit http://info.belden.com/ecos/hdbaset-cable. For more information about Belden’s FX ECX Patch Panel System, visit www.belden.com/ecx.
About Belden
Belden Inc., a global leader in high-quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions, delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial, enterprise and broadcast markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data, audio and video needed for today’s applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing capabilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Twitter @BeldenInc.
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* 5Play is a registered trademark of HDBaseT Alliance