Exhibit 10.2
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OPTICAL FIBER SUPPLY AGREEMENT
This Optical Fiber Supply Agreement (this "Agreement") is dated
as of June 14, 2004 between COMMSCOPE, INC. OF NORTH CAROLINA, a North
Carolina corporation, on behalf of itself and its affiliates ("CommScope")
and OFS FITEL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, on behalf of
itself and its subsidiaries ("Supplier").
BACKGROUND STATEMENT
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The parties desire to establish the terms, conditions and
procedures pursuant to which Supplier shall agree to supply to CommScope,
and CommScope shall agree to purchase from Supplier, certain optical fiber.
This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of Amendment No. 2 to the
Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding dated as of November 15,
2001, as Amended by Amendment No. 1 dated _ctober 9, 2002, by and between
The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. ("FEC") and CommScope Optical Technologies,
Inc. (as assignee of CommScope, Inc. ("CTV")) on terms acceptable to CTV
and FEC (the "MOU Amendment"). Subject to the limitations set forth in this
Agreement, CommScope shall have an obligation to offer to purchase at least
[*] percent ([*]%) of CommScope's Requirements for the optical fiber products
listed in Appendix A (the "Products") from Supplier, and Supplier shall
have an obligation to supply CommScope's Requirements on the terms and
conditions set forth herein. As used herein, (i) "CommScope's Requirements"
means the requirements of [*] for the Products; (ii) "affiliates" of a
person means that person's subsidiaries; and (iii) "subsidiaries" of a
person means any entity in which that person owns a 50% or greater voting
interest.
AGREEMENT
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Now therefore, the parties hereto agree for themselves, their
successors and permitted assignees as follows:
1. PURCHASE AND SUPPLY COMMITMENT; PRODUCTS.
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1.1 During the term of this Agreement and subject to the applicable
terms and conditions hereof, CommScope agrees to purchase from Supplier at
least [*]% of CommScope's Requirements for Products. During the term of this
Agreement and subject to the terms hereof, Supplier agrees to supply
CommScope's Requirements for the Products as set forth in CommScope's
forecasts and in accordance with CommScope's purchase orders and delivery
requirements. CommScope shall have the right to reasonably specify the
particular Supplier's facility, FEC's facilities in Japan or FEC's
subsidiaries' facilities where the Products are manufactured, and Supplier
shall comply with such nomination to the extent that the Products ordered
can be manufactured at such specified facility. The terms and conditions of
this Agreement shall apply to each sale by Supplier to CommScope of the
Products during the term hereof. The parties may add additional products to
Appendix A by mutual written agreement, and such additional products shall
be considered "Products" hereunder and subject to the terms and conditions
hereof.
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1.2 CommScope shall issue monthly purchase orders at least three (3)
business days prior to the beginning of each calendar month. Each CommScope
purchase order shall be firm and shall include the quantity and agreed
delivery date for the Products. Supplier shall deliver the quantity of the
Products ordered, on the agreed delivery date, and in conformity to the
Specifications. At least one week prior to the date on which CommScope is
required to issue its monthly purchase order, CommScope and Supplier shall
discuss in good faith and agree to a delivery date for such monthly
purchase order. Supplier agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to
accept CommScope's requested delivery schedule and agrees that the delivery
terms it offers with respect to any monthly purchase order will be no less
favorable to CommScope than the delivery terms that Supplier is then
offering to any other purchaser of comparable quantities of its uncommitted
Product capacity. To the extent that CommScope submits firm purchase orders
for periods longer than one month, Supplier shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to reserve capacity to fill such orders and to deliver
in accordance with CommScope's requested delivery schedule. In addition,
Supplier agrees to give priority to purchase orders placed by CommScope.
1.3 The current specifications for the Products are set forth in
Appendix B (the "Specifications"). The Specifications may be amended from
time to time upon the mutual written agreement of the parties. Upon sixty
(60) days' prior written notice to CommScope, Supplier may make changes in
the Specifications and the Products (i) that, under normal and proper use,
do not impact the form, fit or function of the Products or (ii) when
required for the purposes of ensuring safety. Supplier shall not otherwise
make any material change in the Specifications, raw materials or
manufacturing processes used to produce the Products without CommScope's
express written consent to such change.
1.4 CommScope represents and warrants to Supplier that CommScope has
all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry
out all of its obligations hereunder. Supplier represents and warrants to
CommScope that Supplier has all requisite power and authority to enter into
this Agreement and to carry out all of its obligations hereunder.
1.5 [*].
1.6 CommScope shall maintain accurate and complete records of the
volumes and uses of Products, and products that are substantially similar
to the Products, from any source and shall permit Supplier or Supplier's
auditors (as long as they agree to the confidentiality provisions of
SECTION 15), at Supplier's expense, to examine and audit those records and
all supporting records at all reasonable times (but no more than once every
six months) only in order for Supplier to determine whether CommScope is in
compliance with its purchase obligations hereunder. However, if the audit
shows that CommScope has not complied with its purchase obligations as part
of this Agreement, then the auditor expenses shall be part of Supplier's
damages.
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2. TERM. The initial term of this Agreement is four (4) years,
commencing on the date hereof. Upon expiration of the initial term, this
Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year renewal
terms (or any other mutually acceptable renewal term), unless either party
gives notice of nonrenewal and/or a request to renegotiate to the other
party pursuant to SECTION 20 at least ninety (90) days prior to the
expiration of the then current term or any renewal term.
3. FORECASTS AND EXCEPTIONS.
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3.1 CommScope shall provide Supplier with a rolling monthly forecast
of CommScope's Product requirements for each of the immediately succeeding
three (3) months. Forecasts shall be provided no later than two (2) weeks
prior to the beginning of such three-month period. Such forecasts shall
represent CommScope's reasonably anticipated needs during the specified
period, but shall not be a binding commitment to purchase Products by
CommScope; provided that the first month of such forecast shall be binding
on CommScope and Supplier and shall constitute the basis for CommScope
placing a firm purchase order for such month in accordance with the terms
of this Agreement.
3.2 Subject to the terms hereof, Supplier shall be the primary
supplier to CommScope of the Product. Notwithstanding any other provision
of this Agreement, during the term of this Agreement, CommScope shall have
no obligation to include within its forecast or to purchase from Supplier,
and upon notice to Supplier of its intent and reason for doing so,
CommScope may freely purchase from third parties: [*].
4. PRICING.
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4.1 Initial prices for the Products shall be determined in accordance
with Appendix A attached hereto and incorporated herein. Prices shall be
firm for six (6) months. At the end of the initial six (6) months of the
term of this Agreement and each subsequent six (6)-month period, either
party may request a meeting to review and discuss pricing for the Products.
The parties shall negotiate in good faith and shall have the objective of
ensuring that the prices being charged to CommScope for the Products are
competitive and reflect market conditions and that the pricing takes into
account CommScope's level of commitment to Supplier under this Agreement.
The existing pricing shall remain in effect until new pricing, if any, is
agreed upon. After Product pricing has been modified, Appendix A shall be
modified accordingly, and the newly agreed Product pricing shall remain
fixed for at least six (6) months from the date of such modification. If
the parties are unable to reach agreement within sixty (60) days after
their first meeting to review and discuss pricing for the Products is held
pursuant to this Section 4.1, either party may terminate this Agreement by
written notice thereof to the other. Any such termination shall be
effective six (6) months subsequent to the date of such written notice and,
during the six (6)-month period prior to termination, the parties shall
continue to purchase and supply Products in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, at the prices then in effect.
4.2 [*].
4.3 CommScope may request Supplier to consider project-specific
pricing for any CommScope project that reasonably requires a different
pricing arrangement for the Products. Supplier shall consider any such
request in good faith and shall work cooperatively with CommScope in
seeking to negotiate a mutually acceptable pricing arrangement for any such
project.
5. SHIPMENT TERMS. Shipment terms shall be FOB Supplier's facility in
the United States or the United States port of entry for Products
manufactured abroad.
6. PAYMENT TERMS. Payment shall be due within thirty (30) days from
CommScope's receipt of Supplier's invoice. Payment shall be made by any
payment method approved by both parties to an account designated by
Supplier. Delinquent payments are subject to an interest charge at the rate
of one percent (1%) per month, or portion thereof (but not to exceed the
maximum lawful rate). Each shipment shall constitute an independent
transaction, and CommScope shall pay for same in accordance with these
payment terms.
7. ORDER TERMS. All purchase orders for Products (a form of which
shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties) submitted by CommScope and
accepted by Supplier on or after the date hereof are subject to this
Agreement and shall be deemed to incorporate the terms.
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and conditions of this Agreement. Any terms of any forecast, purchase
order, order confirmation, invoice or acknowledgment that are inconsistent
with the terms of this Agreement shall not be effective. Any terms of any
forecast, purchase order, order confirmation, invoice or acknowledgment of
either party that are in addition to the terms of this Agreement shall only
be effective if accepted by the other party in writing.
8. APPROVED SUPPLIER STATUS.
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8.1 In order to maintain its designation as an "approved supplier" of
CommScope, Supplier shall maintain a 99.85% quality acceptance level for
each of the Products (i.e., furnish Products that meet CommScope's raw
material and cable specifications and are not subject to rejection).
CommScope shall calculate Supplier's quality acceptance level monthly in
accordance with CommScope's established procedures and shall notify
Supplier of the result. CommScope's determination shall be conclusive. In
the event Supplier is below 99.85% acceptance on an aggregate basis for any
of the Products in any period of three (3) consecutive months, Supplier
shall be placed on a quality alert status. In the event Supplier is below
99.85% acceptance on an aggregate basis for any of the Products in any
period of six (6) consecutive months, then Supplier shall lose its
designation as an "approved supplier" of CommScope. In that event, Supplier
would be placed on experimental status until reapproval could be
established by CommScope's Materials Engineering, Quality Assurance, and
Purchasing Divisions.
8.2 To maintain approved supplier status, Supplier must provide a
corrective action program that is capable of resolving quality problem
issues in a manner reasonably acceptable to CommScope. The corrective
action program should be practical and capable of identifying a problem and
defining measurable correction to the non-conformity. The corrective action
taken will be audited periodically at Supplier's facility in connection
with CommScope's Supplier Quality Audit.
8.3 Supplier shall maintain appropriate records regarding Product
testing, evaluation and quality compliance, and shall furnish such records
promptly to CommScope at CommScope's request. Supplier personnel shall meet
quarterly with CommScope personnel to discuss appropriate issues related to
Product quality.
9. TECHNICAL SUPPORT. During the term hereof, Supplier shall furnish
such technical support services to CommScope in connection with the
Products sold hereunder, as well as fiber optical cable incorporating the
Products and/or any other products purchased from Supplier, as CommScope
reasonably requests including, without limitation: (a) technical and
quality reviews at least quarterly, which shall be at Supplier's expense
and (b) on-site support for CommScope's engineers as requested by CommScope
on a reasonable frequency, which shall be at CommScope's expense unless
otherwise agreed by the parties.
10. SALES SUPPORT. During the term hereof, Supplier shall cause its
fiber sales personnel to participate with CommScope on sales calls relating
to optical fiber cable produced using the Products, as reasonably requested
by CommScope. Any expenses of Supplier's fiber sales personnel shall be
paid by Supplier.
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11. INVENTORY. Supplier shall maintain an inventory of at least
forty-eight (48) hours of forecasted Product (determined by prorating a
prorated basis of the most recent valid three month forecast from SECTION
3.1) that can be delivered to CommScope within twenty-four (24) hours of
CommScope's request.
12. WARRANTY.
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12.1 WARRANTY AND WARRANTY PERIOD. Supplier warrants that the Products
shall comply with the Specifications and shall otherwise be free from
defects in design, materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12)
months as of the date of delivery.
12.2 CREDITS AND REPLACEMENT. If any Product is found to breach any of
the warranties set forth above, Supplier shall give CommScope a credit for
the original purchase price of such Product or shall replace the defective
or non-conforming Product with new Product that conforms to the
Specifications and is free from defects in design, materials and
workmanship, at no additional cost to CommScope, delivered to the same
CommScope manufacturing facility as that of the original shipment. All such
replacement Products shall be warranted for a full warranty period. This
warranty does not cover the replacement of any Product that CommScope has
processed into fiber optic cable.
12.3 NOTICE. In order for the foregoing warranty to be effective,
CommScope must notify Supplier within a reasonable time (but in any event
not later than seven (7) days from the end of the warranty period) of any
defects referred to in SECTION 12.1 hereof.
12.4 DISCLAIMER. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 12, SUPPLIER, ITS
SUBSIDIARIES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS
MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS WELL AS
OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN LAW OR EQUITY. COMMSCOPE'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY SHALL BE SUPPLIER'S OBLIGATION TO REPLACE OR CREDIT AS SET FORTH
ABOVE.
13. INDEMNITY. Supplier agrees that it shall, at its own expense and
to the extent hereafter stated, indemnify, defend and hold CommScope
harmless in any dispute, suit or proceeding (including any claim for
temporary or permanent injunctive relief) insofar as the same is based on a
claim that the manufacture, use or sale of any Product furnished hereunder
infringes any United States or foreign patent or other intellectual
property right of any person anywhere in the world. CommScope shall give
Supplier prompt notice of any such dispute, suit or proceeding and shall
permit Supplier through its counsel to defend the same. CommScope shall
cooperate with Supplier in such defense or settlement negotiations and
shall provide Supplier with any reasonably requested information and
assistance, at Supplier's sole expense. Unless Supplier does not defend any
such suit or proceeding after being given reasonable notice of and
opportunity to defend the same, CommScope shall not make any admission of
infringement or settle the suit or proceeding without Supplier's consent.
If the manufacture, use (other than in a system subject to separate
intellectual property protection) or sale of any Product is held in such
suit to constitute infringement, or if the
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manufacture, use or sale of any Product is enjoined, Supplier shall, at its
own expense and option: (a) secure for CommScope the royalty-free right to
continue to use and sell the Product; (b) replace the same with
non-infringing Product that complies with the Specifications; (c) modify
such Product so that it becomes non-infringing, so long as the Product
continues to comply with the Specifications and remains suitable for use by
CommScope; or (d) remove said Product and refund the purchase price.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, Supplier has no
obligation regarding any claim based on any of the following:
(a) infringement resulting from CommScope's use of the Product
other than for the production of fiber optic cable; or
(b) infringement resulting wholly from any addition to or change
in the Product that is made by CommScope after delivery by Supplier.
14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
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14.1 EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER
PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR
ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE
OR EXPENSE (WHICH SHALL INCLUDE ANY LOSS OF PROFIT OR REVENUE, ANY LOSS OF
GOODWILL, ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, OF ANY NATURE OR KIND, HOWEVER
ARISING, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY IS
DEEMED TO BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES). THE LIMITATIONS SET
FORTH IN THIS SECTION 14.1 SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE INDEMNITIES SET FORTH IN
SECTION 13. FURTHERMORE, TO REMOVE ANY DOUBT, SUPPLIER'S LOST PROFITS OR
REVENUES RESULTING FROM A BREACH BY COMMSCOPE OF ITS PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS
HEREUNDER SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE PART OF SUPPLIER'S DIRECT DAMAGES.
14.2 LIMITATION VALID IN ALL EVENTS. Each party acknowledges that
rights may be conferred upon it or obligations imposed upon it by the laws
governing this Agreement that cannot be excluded by agreement between the
parties. To the extent that such laws are applicable, the terms of this
Agreement shall be read subject to such laws and the parties hereby
acknowledge that each party expressly limits its liability under any such
laws to the maximum extent permitted.
15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The parties agree (and agree to cause
their representatives and agents) not to disclose to any third party (but
specifically excluding any direct affiliates of the parties) the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, and not to disclose to any third party (but
specifically excluding any direct affiliates of the parties) and not to
use, except for the purpose of this Agreement, any technical or commercial
information of a confidential or proprietary nature learned from the other
party in the course of this Agreement ("Confidential Information") unless
such information was already lawfully known by the receiving party at the
time of receipt, was or becomes publicly known through no breach of this
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Agreement, is subsequently rightfully disclosed to the receiving party by a
third party without any duty of confidentiality, is subsequently developed
by the receiving party independently of any disclosure by the disclosing
party or is approved for public release by the disclosing party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a party may disclose any Confidential
Information of the other if required by law or judicial process; provided,
the party subject to such law or process notifies the other party and
reasonably cooperates, at the other party's expense, in efforts to prevent
or limit such disclosure. All such Confidential Information shall be
returned to the disclosing party at its request upon termination of this
Agreement. This provision shall survive any termination of this Agreement
and shall continue with respect to any Confidential Information except as
permitted to be disclosed in accordance with the exceptions listed above.
16. TERMINATION.
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16.1 Either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement
effective upon written notice to the other party in any of the following
events:
(a) if the other party fails to perform any of its material
obligations under this Agreement, which failure is not cured within thirty
(30) days following written notice of such failure from the terminating
party, describing in reasonable detail the circumstances giving rise to
such failure. Such failure could include, by example and without
limitation, Supplier's failure to deliver Products on time at least [*]
percent ([*]%) of the time in any period of three (3) consecutive months in
accordance with CommScope's delivery requirements, and CommScope's failure
to pay any amount due to Supplier pursuant to the terms hereof; or
(b) if the other party suspends its business operations or
becomes bankrupt or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as
they fall due, or if a receiver or similar official is appointed for all or
substantially all of its assets; or
(c) the MOU Amendment has not been executed, and the closing of
the transactions contemplated by Section 5.6 of the MOU as amended by the
MOU Amendment have not occurred by July 15, 2004.
16.2 CommScope may terminate this Agreement effective immediately upon
written notice to Supplier:
(a) upon Supplier's failure to maintain a quality acceptance
level for each Product in excess of an aggregate of 99.85% in any period of
six (6) consecutive months;
(b) upon an Event of Default (as defined in the OFS Credit
Agreement) by OFS BrightWave, LLC ("OFS BrightWave") under the Revolving
Credit Agreement dated November 16, 2001, between CommScope Optical
Technologies, Inc., and OFS BrightWave (as amended, the "OFS Credit
Agreement");
(c) if FEC transfers, directly or indirectly, all or
substantially all of its membership interests in or the assets of OFS
BrightWave to any person other than a direct or indirect subsidiary of FEC;
or
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(d) if Furukawa Electric North America, Inc. or any subsidiary of
FEC that owns membership interests in OFS BrightWave files for bankruptcy
or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they fall due.
17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties agree to use all reasonable
efforts to resolve between themselves any dispute, controversy or claim
arising out of or relating to this Agreement. In particular the parties
agree that discussions will be carried out between senior level officers of
the parties within a maximum of sixty (60) days from the date that written
notice of the details of the issue in dispute, controversy or claim shall
have been given by one party to the other.
In the event the efforts and discussions described in the preceding
paragraph fail to resolve the matter, such dispute, controversy or claim
shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the commercial
arbitration rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association,
and such arbitration shall be held in Atlanta, Georgia. The decision of the
arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding upon the parties. Any award
rendered in such arbitration may be enforced by either party in any federal
or state court of Georgia or any other federal or state court of competent
jurisdiction. Any judgment issued hereunder shall itemize damages and shall
not award damages in a way that is inconsistent with SECTION 14 hereof.
18. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be responsible or liable for
any delay or failure to deliver or purchase any and all quantities agreed,
if such delay or failure is caused by an event beyond the reasonable
control of the party such as: act of God, fire, flood, war, terrorism,
insurrection, riot, labor dispute or action of any government agency,
provided that this SECTION 18 shall not relieve the obligation of either
party to make a payment hereunder.
19. COMPLIANCE WITH EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. CommScope represents to
Supplier that it will not sell or transfer cable incorporating any Product
purchased by it hereunder in violation of any U.S. export control law.
Supplier represents to CommScope that it will not sell or transfer any
Product sold by it hereunder in violation of any U.S. export control law.
20. NOTICE. Unless specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement,
all notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be
in writing and shall be sent (i) by certified or registered mail, return
receipt requested, (ii) by hand delivery, (iii) by facsimile or (iv) by
nationally recognized overnight delivery service, and in each case shall be
addressed as follows:
If sent to Supplier:
OFS Fitel, LLC
2000 Northeast Parkway
Norcross, Georgia 30071
Attention: Allisha Rochester
Facsimile: (770) 798-4588
With a copy to:
Masuda & Ejiri
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152 West 57th Street, 37th Floor
New York, New York 10019-3310
Attention: Junji Masuda
Facsimile: (212) 957-3939
If sent to CommScope:
CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
P.O. Box 879
Claremont, NC 28610
Attn: J. Carson Cato, Vice President, Global Procurement
Facsimile: (828) 459-5095
With a copy to:
CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
1100 CommScope Place, SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Attn: Frank B. Wyatt, II, Senior Vice President,
General Counsel & Secretary
Facsimile: (828) 431-2520
or at such other addresses as CommScope and Supplier may designate in
writing. Notice shall be deemed given on the day the return receipt is
signed or presented for signature, on the date delivered if delivered by
hand delivery, or upon confirmation of receipt.
21. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any court or governmental body
having jurisdiction over the parties to this Agreement determines any
provision of this Agreement to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected and the rights
and obligations of the parties shall be construed as if the Agreement did
not contain the provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,
unless such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision was a material term
of this Agreement in which case the parties will attempt to negotiate a
valid replacement provision failing which the party who is materially
adversely affected may terminate this Agreement.
22. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party
hereto without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld. This Agreement shall be binding on the
permitted successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Any attempted
assignment by either party in contravention of the foregoing shall be void.
23. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT; ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Except as herein
otherwise provided, the provisions of this Agreement shall not be extended,
varied, changed, modified or supplemented without the written consent of
both parties, given by an authorized officer. There are no terms,
conditions, representations or understandings governing the rights or
obligations of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof except
as set forth herein. This Agreement replaces and supersedes all previous
agreements, term sheets or proposals, written or oral, between the parties
relating to the supply of Products from Supplier to CommScope.
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24. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall expressly not be
governed by The United Nations Convention for Contracts for the
International Sale of Goods. The laws of New York, notwithstanding its
conflict of law rules, shall govern this Agreement, which shall be
construed accordingly. Subject to SECTION 17, the parties hereby agree to
submit themselves (personal or otherwise) to the jurisdiction and venue of
the courts of Georgia and the American Arbitration Association in Atlanta,
Georgia.
25. HEADINGS. The headings used in this Agreement are for the
convenience of the parties only, and shall not be considered in
interpreting or applying the provisions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their authorized officers as of the date first set forth above.
COMMSCOPE, INC. OF NORTH CAROLINA
By: /s/ J. Carson Cato
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Name: J. Carson Cato
Title: Vice President
ATTEST:
By: /s/ Frank B. Wyatt, II
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Secretary
(Corporate Seal)
OFS FITEL, LLC
By: /s/ Kiyoshi Takeuchi
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Name: Kiyoshi Takeuchi
Title: Chairman/CEO
ATTEST:
By: /s/ Carl R. Johnston
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Secretary
(Corporate Seal)
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APPENDIX A
PRODUCT LIST AND PRICES
(1) 8M Matched Clad Single-Mode Fiber (colored in the 12 primary colors
used in the production of fiber optic cables) [*]
(2) Depressed Clad Single-Mode Fiber (colored in the 12 primary colors
used in the production of fiber optic cables) [*]
(3) 6F Multimode Fiber - 62.5 [Greek letter MU] (200/500) [*]
(4) 6U Multimode Fiber - 62.5 [Greek letter MU] (220/1000) [*]
(5) 5H Multimode Fiber - 50.0 [Greek letter MU] (500/500) [*]
(6) 5L LaserWave(TM) 300 Fiber [*]
(7) 5M LaserWave(TM) G+ 150 Fiber [*]
(8) 8W AllWave(TM) or comparable zero or low water peak fiber [*]
(9) 8T TrueWave(TM) fiber [*]
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APPENDIX B
SPECIFICATIONS
See attached Specifications.
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Author : Fiber Product Engineering Manager [*] Document No: 1QP 008-0006
Signature : Revision Date: [*]
Approval : Director Network Optical Telecom/LAN [*] Claremont Operations
Signature : Fiber Optic Cable
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PURCHASING SPECIFICATIONS FOR FULL SPECTRUM DISPERSION-UNSHIFTED,
MATCHED-CLAD SINGLE MODE FIBER WITH DESIGNATION "8W"
1.0 PURPOSE
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This document serves as the purchasing specification sheet for Dispersion-
Unshifted Single Mode fibers with designation "8W". Listed are the
optical, geometrical, mechanical, environmental and packaging
requirements for "8W" Single Mode fibers.
2.0 SCOPE
This procedure applies to the purchasing of raw materials and equipment
that are used in, and in support of, the fiber optic manufacturing
operation at CommScope's Claremont facility.
CommScope, Inc. considers this document proprietary and reserves the
right to change any portion of this specification at any time.
3.0 RELATED DOCUMENTATION, QUALITY SYSTEM FORM(S) AND RECORD(S)
3.1 RELATED DOCUMENTATION
ISO 9001:2000 (required) Quality Management System
Requirements
ISO 9004:2000 (optional) Quality Management Systems
(Guidelines for performance
improvements)
TL 9000 (as applicable by facility) Quality Management System
Requirements
Bellcore GR-20-CORE Generic Requirement for Optical
Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable
(July 1998)
Bellcore GR-409-CORE Generic Requirement for Premises
Fiber Optic Cable (May 1994)
Reference All CommScope Optical Test Procedures (OTP 08-xxxx)
3.2 QUALITY SYSTEM FORM(S), QUALITY SYSTEM DATA, AND RECORD(S)
Purchasing Department Form(s) (QS Form numbers to be determined)
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY AND COORDINATOR(S)
4.1 ACCOUNTABILITY
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Document No: 1QP 008-0006
Revision Date: [*]
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Purchasing Department Buyer(s)
4.2 COORDINATOR(S)
Product Manager
Marketing Director
Technical Services personnel
CommScope Legal Department
Quality Assurance Manager
5.0 PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION
5.1 SPECIFICATIONS
[*]
5.1.1 GLOSSARY
Ps = pico-seconds
Km = kilometer
nm = nanometer
nm2 = nanometers square
dB = decibels
[Greek letter MU] m = micrometer
m = meter
lbf = pounds (force)
kpsi = 1000 pounds per square inch
mm = millimeters
cm = centimeters
in = inches
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Document No: 1QP 008-0006
Revision Date: [*]
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[degree symbol] c = degrees centigrade
RH = relative humidity
5.2 TABLE 1, PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS SINGLEMODE FIBER
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
[*] [*]
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5.3 TABLE 2, OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED AND AGREED
UPON BY COMMSCOPE)
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Document No: 1QP 008-0006
Revision Date: [*]
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Note: For colored fiber, optical characteristics shall be
measured and reported on the uncolored fiber, prior to being
colored.
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OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS SINGLEMODE FIBER
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
[*] [*]
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5.4 TABLE 3, MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Revision Date: [*]
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ITEM DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
[*] [*]
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5.5 TABLE 4, SHIPPING SPOOLS
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------------
ITEM DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (INCHES) DIMENSIONS (CENTIMETERS)
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------------
[*] [*] [*]
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5.6 TABLE 5, ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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[*] [*]
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5.7 STANDARD LENGTHS
[*]
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6.0 RECORD(S) ROUTING, CUSTODIAN, AND RETENTION
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QS FORM ROUTING CUSTODIAN RETENTION ELECTRONIC/
NUMBER PAPER
---------- --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------------
N/A
---------- --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------------
---------- --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------------
7.0 FLOWCHART(S) AND/OR DRAWINGS(S)
7.1 FLOWCHART(S)
None
7.2 DRAWING(S)
None
8.0 REVISION HISTORY
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DATE REVISIONS
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[*] [*]
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Author : Fiber Product Engineering Manager [*] Document No: 1QP 008-0007
Signature : Revision Date: [*]
Approval : Director of Network Marketing [*] Claremont Operations
Signature : Fiber Optic Cable
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ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS FOR PURCHASING NON-ZERO DISPERSION-SHIFTED,
MATCHED-CLAD SINGLE MODE FIBER WITH DESIGNATION "8T"
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1.0 PURPOSE
This document serves as the purchasing specification sheet for Non-Zero
Dispersion-Shifted Single Mode fibers with designation "8T". Listed are
the optical, geometrical, mechanical, environmental and packaging
requirements for "8T" Single Mode fibers.
2.0 SCOPE
This procedure applies to the purchasing of raw materials and equipment
that are used in, and in support of, the fiber optic manufacturing
operation at CommScope's Claremont facility.
3.0 RELATED DOCUMENTATION, QUALITY SYSTEM FORM(S), AND RECORD(S)
3.1 RELATED DOCUMENTATION
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System
Bellcore GR-20-CORE Generic Requirement for Optical Fiber and
Optical Fiber Cable (July 1998)
Bellcore GR-409-CORE Generic Requirement for Premises Fiber Optic
Cable (May 1994)
Reference All CommScope Optical Test Procedures (OTP 008-xxxx)
3.2 QUALITY SYSTEM FOR(S) AND RECORD(S)
Purchasing Department Form(s)
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY AND COORDINATOR(S)
4.1 ACCOUNTABILIITY
Purchasing Department Buyer(s)
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Document No: 1QP 008-0007
Revision Date: [*]
Claremont Operations
Fiber Optic Cable
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4.2 COORDINATOR(S)
Product Manager
Marketing Director
Technical Services personnel
CommScope Legal Department
Quality Assurance Manager
5.0 PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION
5.1 SPECIFICATIONS
[*]
5.1.1 GLOSSARY
Ps = pico-seconds
Km = kilometer
nm = nanometer
nm2 = nanometers square
dB = decibels
[Greek letter MU] m = micrometer
m = meter
lbf = pounds (force)
kpsi = 1000 pounds per square inch
mm = millimeters
cm = centimeters
in = inches
[degree symbol] c = degrees centigrade
RH = relative humidity
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Document No: 1QP 008-0007
Revision Date: [*]
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5.2 TABLE 1, PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS SINGLEMODE FIBER
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[*] [*]
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5.3 TABLE 2, OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
AND AGREED UPON BY COMMSCOPE)
Note: For colored fiber, optical characteristics shall be
measured and reported on the uncolored fiber, prior to being
colored.
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OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS SINGLEMODE FIBER
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[*] [*]
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Revision Date: [*]
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[*] [*]
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5.4 TABLE 3, MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
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ITEM DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
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[*] [*]
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5.5 TABLE 4, SHIPPING SPOOLS
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ITEM DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS(INCHES) DIMENSIONS(CENTIMETERS)
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Revision Date: [*]
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5.6 TABLE 5, ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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[*] [*]
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5.7 STANDARD LENGTHS
[*]
6.0 RECORD(S) ROUTING, CUSTODIAN, AND RETENTION
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QS FORM ROUTING CUSTODIAN RETENTION ELECTRONIC/
NUMBER PAPER
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
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7.0 FLOWCHART(S) AND/OR DRAWING(S)
7.1 FLOWCHART(S)
None
7.2 DRAWING(S)
None
8.0 REVISION HISTORY
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DATE REVISION(S)
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[*] [*]
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AUTHOR : FIBER OPTIC ENGINEERING MANAGER [*] Document No: 1QP 008-0009
SIGNATURE: Revision Date: [*]
REVIEWER : PURCHASING MANAGER [*]
SIGNATURE:
APPROVAL : DIRECTOR OF NETWORK MARKETING [*] Claremont Operations
SIGNATURE: Fiber Optic Cable
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PURCHASING SPECIFICATIONS FOR 62.5 MICRON GRADED INDEX MULTIMODE FIBER WITH
DESIGNATIONS "6F" AND "6U"
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1.0 PURPOSE
This document is intended to serve as the purchasing specification
sheet for 62.5 micron graded index multimode fibers with designations
"6F" and "6U". Listed are the Optical, Geometrical, Mechanical,
Environmental and Packaging requirements for "6F" and "6U" multimode
fibers.
2.0 SCOPE
This procedure applies to the purchasing of raw materials and
equipment that are used in, and support of, the fiber optic
manufacturing operation at CommScope's Clarement operations.
CommScope, Inc. considers this document proprietary and reserves the
right to change any portion of this specification at any time.
3.0 RELATED DOCUMENTATION, QUALITY SYSTEM FORM(S), AND RECORDS(S)
3.1 RELATED DOCUMENTATION
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System
Bellcore GR-20-CORE Generic Requirement for Optical Fiber and
Optical Fiber Cable (July 1998)
Bellcore GR-409-CORE Generic Requirement for Premises Fiber Optic
Cable (May 1994)
CommScope Optical Test Procedures (OTP 008-XXXX)
3.2 QUALITY SYSTEM FORM(S) AND RECORD(S)
Purchasing Department Form(s)
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY AND COORDINATOR(S)
4.1 ACCOUNTABILITY
Purchasing Department Buyer(s)
4.2 COORDINATOR(S)
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Document No: 1QP 008-0009
Revision Date: [*]
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Product Manager
Marketing Director
Technical Services personnel
CommScope Legal Department
Total Quality Manager
5.0 PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION
5.1 SPECIFICATIONS
5.1.1 GLOSSARY
Ps = pico-seconds
Km = kilometer
nm = nanometer
nm2 = nanometers square
d = decibels
[Greek letter MU] m = micrometer
m = meter
lbf = pounds (force)
kpsi = 1000 pounds per square inch
mm = millimeters
cm = centimeters
in = inches
[degree symbol] c = degrees centigrade
RH = relative humidity
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Revision Date: [*]
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5.2 TABLE 1, PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS TYPE "6F" AND "6U" MULTIMODE FIBER
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[*] [*]
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OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS TYPE "6F TYPE "6U"
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5.4 TABLE 3, MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
ITEM DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
[*] [*]
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
5.5 TABLE 4, SHIPPING SPOOLS
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------------
ITEM DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (INCHES) DIMENSIONS (CENTIMETERS)
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------------
[*] [*] [*]
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------------
5.6 TABLE 5, ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
---------------------------- ---------------------------------------
[*] [*]
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5.7 STANDARD LENGTHS
[*]
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6.0 RECORD(S) ROUTING, CUSTODIAN, AND RETENTION
---------- --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------------
QS FORM ROUTING CUSTODIAN RETENTION ELECTRONIC/
NUMBER PAPER
---------- --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------------
N/A
---------- --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------------
---------- --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------------
7.0 FLOWCHART(S) AND/OR DRAWINGS(S)
7.1 FLOWCHART(S)
N/A
7.2 DRAWING(S)
N/A
8.0 REVISION HISTORY
---------------- --------------------------------------------------------
DATE REVISIONS
---------------- --------------------------------------------------------
[*] [*]
---------------- --------------------------------------------------------
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Author : Fiber Product Engineering Manager [*] Document No: 1QP 008-0011
Signature : Revision Date: [*]
Approval : Director of Network Fiber
Products[*] Claremont Operations
Signature : Fiber Optic Cable
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ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS FOR PURCHASING DISPERSION-SHIFTED,
MATCHED-CLAD SINGLE MODE FIBER WITH DESIGNATION "8M"
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1.0 PURPOSE
This document serves as the purchasing specification sheet for
Dispersion-Unshifted Single Mode fibers with designation "8M". Listed are
the optical, geometrical, mechanical, environmental and packaging
requirements for "8M" Single Mode fibers.
2.0 SCOPE
This procedure applies to the purchasing of raw materials and equipment
that are used in, and in support of, the fiber optic manufacturing
operation at CommScope's Claremont facility.
CommScope, Inc. considers this document proprietary and reserves the
right to change any portion of this specification at any time.
3.0 RELATED DOCUMENTATION, QUALITY SYSTEM FORM(S), AND RECORD(S)
3.1 RELATED DOCUMENTATION
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System
Bellcore GR-20-CORE Generic Requirement for Optical Fiber and
Optical Fiber Cable (July 1998)
Bellcore GR-409-CORE Generic Requirement for Premises Fiber Optic
Cable (May 1994)
Reference All CommScope Optical Test Procedures (OTP 008-xxxx)
3.2 QUALITY SYSTEM FORM(S) AND RECORD(S)
Purchasing Department Form(s) (QS Form numbers to be determined)
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY AND COORDINATOR(S)
4.1 ACCOUNTABILIITY
Purchasing Department Buyer(s)
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Document No: 1QP 008-0011
Revision Date: [*]
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4.2 COORDINATOR(S)
Product Manager
Marketing Director
Technical Services personnel
CommScope Legal Department
Quality Assurance Manager
5.0 PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION
5.1 SPECIFICATIONS
[*]
5.1.1 GLOSSARY
Ps = pico-seconds
Km = kilometer
nm = nanometer
nm2 = nanometers square
dB = decibels
[Greek letter MU] m = micrometer
m = meter
lbf = pounds (force)
kpsi = 1000 pounds per square inch
mm = millimeters
cm = centimeters
in = inches
[degree symbol] c = degrees centigrade
RH = relative humidity
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Revision Date: [*]
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5.2 TABLE 1, PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS SINGLEMODE FIBER
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
[*] [*]
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
5.3 TABLE 2, OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED AND AGREED
UPON BY COMMSCOPE)
Note: For colored fiber, optical characteristics shall be measured and
reported on the uncolored fiber, prior to being colored.
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS SINGLEMODE FIBER
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
[*] [*]
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
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Revision Date: [*]
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[*] [*]
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
5.4 TABLE 3, MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
ITEM DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
[*] [*]
----------------------------------- --------------------------------
5.5 TABLE 4, SHIPPING SPOOLS
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------------
ITEM DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (INCHES) DIMENSIONS (CENTIMETERS)
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------------
[*] [*] [*]
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------------
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Document No: 1QP 008-0011
Revision Date: [*]
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5.6 TABLE 5, ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
---------------------------- ---------------------------------------
[*] [*]
---------------------------- ---------------------------------------
5.7 STANDARD LENGTHS
As agreed upon by CommScope
6.0 RECORD(S) ROUTING, CUSTODIAN, AND RETENTION
---------- --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------------
QS FORM ROUTING CUSTODIAN RETENTION ELECTRONIC/
NUMBER PAPER
---------- --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------------
N/A
---------- --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------------
---------- --------------- -------------- ------------ ------------------
7.0 FLOWCHART(S) AND/OR DRAWINGS(S)
7.1 FLOWCHART(S)
None
7.2 DRAWING(S)
None
8.0 REVISION HISTORY
---------------- --------------------------------------------------------
DATE REVISIONS
---------------- --------------------------------------------------------
[*] [*]
---------------- --------------------------------------------------------
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PURCHASING SPECIFICATIONS FOR 50-MICRON GRADED INDEX MULTIMODE FIBER
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1.0 PURPOSE
This document is intended to serve as the purchasing specification
sheet for 50-micron graded index multimode fibers. Listed are the
Optical, Geometrical, Mechanical, Environmental and Packaging
requirements for these 50-micron multimode fibers.
2.0 SCOPE
This procedure applies to the purchasing of raw materials and
equipment that are used in, and support of, the fiber optic
manufacturing operation at CommScope's Clarement operations.
CommScope, Inc. considers this document proprietary and reserves the
right to change any portion of this specification at any time.
3.0 RELATED DOCUMENTATION, QUALITY SYSTEM FORM(S), AND RECORD(S)
3.1 RELATED DOCUMENTATION
ISO 9001: 1994 (E) Quality Systems - Model for Quality Assurance
in Design, Development, Production,
Installation, and Servicing.
Bellcore GR-20-CORE Generic Requirement for Optical Fiber and
Optical Fiber Cable (July 1998)
Bellcore GR-409-CORE Generic Requirement for Premises Fiber Optic
Cable (May 1994)
CommScope Optical Test Procedures (OTP 08-XXXX)
3.2 QUALITY SYSTEM FORM(S) AND RECORD(S)
Purchasing Department Form(s)
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY AND COORDINATOR(S)
4.1 ACCOUNTABILITY
Purchasing Department Buyer(s)
4.2 COORDINATOR(S)
Product Manager
Marketing Director
Technical Services personnel
CommScope Legal Department
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager
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5.0 PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION
5.1 SPECIFICATIONS
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5.1.1 GLOSSARY
Ps = pico-seconds
Km = kilometer
nm = nanometer
nm2 = nanometers square
dB = decibels
[Greek letter MU] m = micrometer
m = meter
lbf = pounds (force)
kpsi = 1000 pounds per square inch
mm = millimeters
cm = centimeters
in = inches
[degree symbol] c = degrees centigrade
RH = relative humidity
5.2 TABLE 1, PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS"
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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS MULTIMODE FIBER
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5.3 TABLE 2, OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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GENERAL OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS ALL 50-MICRON MULTIMODE FIBER
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TABLE 3, OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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5.4 TABLE 4, MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
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ITEM DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
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5.5 TABLE 5, SHIPPING SPOOLS
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ITEM DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (INCHES) DIMENSIONS (CENTIMETERS)
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5.6 TABLE 6, ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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5.6 STANDARD LENGTHS
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6.0 RECORD(S) ROUTING, CUSTODIAN, AND RETENTION
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QS FORM ROUTING CUSTODIAN RETENTION ELECTRONIC/
NUMBER PAPER
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7.0 FLOWCHART(S) AND/OR DRAWINGS(S)
7.1 FLOWCHART(S)
N/A
7.2 DRAWING(S)
N/A