101.   Most scientists will work for the new split-off company that makes equipment.

102.   Monterey makes equipment that increases the capacity of fiber optic lines so that networks can handle larger amounts of phone calls and Internet traffic.

103.   NEC already makes telecommunications equipment in Indonesia at another joint venture.

104.   Netcom Systems Inc., which makes equipment to test computer networks, said Friday that it plans to go public.

105.   No such adapter yet exists, however, so in the meantime the conflicting standards are confusing not only consumers but also the companies that make the equipment.

106.   Newbridge makes telecommunication equipment that manages digital links by transporting voice, information, fax and video among far-flung offices.

107.   Northern Telecom makes telecommunications equipment.

108.   Northern Telecom, based in Toronto, makes telecommunications equipment and builds networks.

109.   Olivetti expects to make its offer through Tecnost S.p.A., a separately traded Olivetti unit that makes equipment for lotteries.

110.   Novellus Systems Inc., which makes equipment for manufacturing semiconductor products, Friday lost a patent infringement suit to competitor Applied Materials Inc.