(LaserLinc Inc.: Fairborn, OH) — LaserLinc has introduced two sophisticated new software options: fast fourier transform (FFT) and structural return loss (SRL).

Fast fourier transform allows users to analyze periodic deviations in a measurement, such as the diameter of a wire or cable. By combining the FFT information with specifications for line speed, the software can identify likely causes of the measurement deviation, such as a faulty pulley.

Structural return loss is an option of the FFT package that is of particular interest to the wire and cable industry.

Periodic fluctuations in wire and cable dimensions can cause significant signal loss, especially in high-frequency products such as network patch cables. By analyzing the periodic deviation, the software can compute the signal loss that will occur at various frequencies throughout a length of cable. Computing signal loss during a production run gives producers the opportunity to correct the problem before having to scrap material.

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