NS-348x - Hollow-Core Fiber OTDR Test Kit

High dynamic range combined with high resolution for hollow-core fiber characterization

Hollow-core fiber (HCF) represents the next major evolution in optical fiber technology, offering transformative performance gains for high-speed data center interconnects and low-latency transport links. As HCF moves from lab innovation to real-world deployment, accurate testing and characterization are key to ensuring consistent performance and reliability.

Leistungsmerkmale

Hollow-core fiber unidirectional and bidirectional post-processing software.
Hollow-core fiber range up to 150 km (assuming 0.1dB/km fiber).
Support multiple fiber types (HCF and SMF), each with its own IOR, on a single OTDR trace.
Hybrid cable testing (HCF and SMF) with automated parameter adjustment.
Dynamic range up to 46 dB (based on SMF measurement).

Anwendungen

Hollow-core fiber characterization, maintenance and troubleshooting
Ultra-low latency data transmission for financial trading networks and data center interconnects
High-capacity transmission for long-haul and high-speed signals

Unterstützung für 800ZR und das vollständige Portfolio kohärenter Optiken 

Kohärente Transceiver sind in Rechenzentren mit Fernverbindungen und in Metro-Anwendungen unverzichtbar geworden. Im Zuge des rapiden technologischen Fortschritts entwickeln sich auch kohärente Optiken weiter – zuletzt belegt durch den bedeutenden Sprung zu 800ZR. Dieser Übergang markiert einen wichtigen Meilenstein in der Entwicklung von Hochgeschwindigkeitskommunikationsnetzen und bietet beispiellose Bandbreite und Leistung. Die FTBx-88810 von EXFO ist die erste tragbare Testlösung, die 800ZR sowie das vollständige Portfolio kohärenter Optiken wie 400ZR, 100ZR und OpenZR+ unterstützt. 

EXFO at the core of HCF testing 

Hollow-core fiber (HCF) carries light through air or gas instead of glass. This fundamental change speeds up the propagation of light by an incredible 40%, features an unprecedented reduction in latency and cuts distortion—all game changing for telecom networks.  But because it behaves differently than standard fiber, traditional OTDRs fall short when it comes to testing.  

EXFO’s HCF OTDR dynamic range is ideal for HCF characterization.  Plus, our dedicated uni- and bi-directional analysis software extracts key fiber parameters such as loss, optical return loss (ORL), and length. The adapted analysis also enables splice loss and reflectivity measurements that make this a unique and essential solution for hollow-core fiber testing.   

Hollow-Core Fiber OTDR Test Kit

Purpose-built, innovative testing for next-gen fiber connections

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