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Wave Review - EXFO's Technical NewsletterEssential Expertise for Fiber-Optic Professionals
Up-to-date information about critical issues and the latest advances in optical test and measurement, network monitoring and manufacturing.
March 2003, Volume 9 Number 3
In this issue

PMD Measurement: the EXFO Interferometric Method
The interferometric method has always been "the" method to test PMD and, over time, its limitations have been forgotten. But what if the standard method just got a lot better?
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Creating Made-to-Measure Applications
Today's challenging NSP market demands that expenses be maintained according to revenue per bit. This calls for integrated solutions adapted to that reality.
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Sensitivity and Repeatability for Measuring Reflectance Drift in Fiber-Optic Connectors
The challenge: measuring reflectance in low-reflection connectors. The solution: reliable test instruments and a solid knowledge of relevant technology aspects.
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Understanding Launch Conditions for Multimode Connector and Cable Assembly Testing
There are problems related to the insertion loss measurement of multimode connectorrs and cable assemblies. Fortunately, there are solutions too.
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