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Wave Review - EXFO's Technical Newsletter
Up-to-date information about critical issues and the latest advances in optical test and measurement, network monitoring and manufacturing.
January 2005, Volume 11 Number 1
In this issue

Next-Gen SONET/SDH Testing: Generic Framing Procedure and Virtual Concatenation
Generic Framing Procedure and Virtual Concatenation form the basis of Next-Generation SONET/SDH. These two key technologies allow service providers to meet the growing demand for Ethernet-based transport services, while using their existing SONET/SDH infrastructure.
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Effects of Interchannel Crosstalk on PON Power Meter Measurements
To get the most out of PON power measurements, it is helpful to understand some of the underlying complexities of this process. Interchannel crosstalk, in particular, affects measurements and, consequently, results should be interpreted accordingly.
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EXFO Releases New Line of Handheld Testers for Enterprise Networks
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