Essential 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.
September 2003,Volume 9 Number 9
In this issue
Detecting and Locating Macrobends in Singlemode Optical Fiber Macrobends: they can cause a link to exceed its loss budget, and sometimes are a sign of fiber tampering. Quickly detecting and pinpointing them is essential. [Click here for full story]
Choosing an OTDR: the Ins and Outs OTDRs are an integral part of network testing. Knowing what features to look for helps you choose the right one for your needs. [Click here for full story]
Testing Procedure for Network Deployment Discover the critical parameters that must be tested to ensure quality transmission of multiwavelength systems. [Click here for full story]
