For Immediate Release
October 8, 2004

Siemon Labs Research & Development Manager Receives IEC Leadership Appointment

4-Year term as Technical Advisor (TA) to IEC Technical Committee 48 (IEC TC48)

Daniel J. Mullin

WATERTOWN, CT – Daniel J. Mullin, Manager of Siemon Research and Development Labs, has been appointed to a 4-year term as Technical Advisor (TA) to IEC Technical Committee 48 (IEC TC48). In his new role, Dan will be responsible for leading technical developmental work, drafting new and revised IEC standards, issuing standards for industry review, compiling ballot comments, and preparing documents for publication.

IEC TC48 is tasked with the standardization of telecommunications and other electric connectors, connecting devices, and mechanical structures (mechanical housings for connectors, printed circuit boards, and backbone assemblies).

SC48B (In 2002 Dan was appointed as Technical Advisor for IEC/SC48B as the U.S. National Committee’s representative), a subcommittee to TC48, currently has 15 project teams assigned to new work items addressing leading edge developments in the telecommunications connector industry. For example, Project Team 61076-3-106 is developing the standard for 8-way shielded and unshielded connectors for frequencies up to 600 MHz for industrial environments incorporating the IEC 60603-7 series interface (RJ45).

Dan’s appointment recognizes the significant contribution that he has made to the IEC technical committee. According to John Siemon, Siemon’s Chief Technology Officer, “Siemon is committed to the integrity of the standards development process and has been actively contributing to the content of both national and international telecommunications standards for over 15 years. Dan’s leadership and project management skills will go far in ensuring that the IEC will continue it’s tradition of developing state-of-the-art connecting hardware interface designs, requirements, and test methods in the years to come.”

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About Siemon
Established in 1903, Siemon is an industry leader specializing in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA Siemon has global offices and partners throughout the world. Siemon offers the most comprehensive suite of copper (unshielded and shielded twisted-pair) and fibre cabling systems available. With over 400 active patents specific to structured cabling, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and development of industry standards, underlining the company's long-term commitment to its customers and the industry.

Siemon’s Australian head office is located in Allambie Heights, Sydney, with offices also located in Brisbane and Melbourne.

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Alana Patton
The Siemon Company
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