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Network equipment manufacturers (NEMs) and optical R&D labs are facing growing challenges related to global network transformations including 5G mobility, high-speed broadband, data centers and edge networking. In this fast-paced and complex environment, NEMs and labs need scalable, agile testing solutions that meet evolving R&D and production requirements. To ensure high quality and cost-effectiveness, test & measurement solutions must leverage automation and advanced technology while ensuring that testing is done from end to end. In this webinar, Stephen Hardy from Lightwave will join EXFO expert Leo Lin to discuss industry trends and best practices around testing next-gen high speeds, optical components and photonic integrated circuits. The speakers will also share actionable insights that were gathered earlier this year during EXFO’s TEST Talks, an online series of panels with experts from across the industry. Key takeaways: Key trends and challenges in rolling out 400G/800G End-to-end testing solutions for R&D, manufacturing to field as well as component, module and system requirements Best practices and use cases with major industry players

Deploying 5G networks may not seem more complicated than 4G/LTE, but unlike its predecessors, 5G is actually way more complex. 5G networks will bring forth stricter speed, latency and bandwidth requirements—and mandate the deployment of a lot more fiber and small cells. In fact, 5G will require: 100x more fiber links 2500% improvement in link latency 1000x more network devices (i.e. transceivers, switches and radio equipment) To deliver on the promise of 5G, operators will need to implement new testing processes in order to guarantee first-time right network installation and turn-up. This interactive webinar will cover testing methods and procedures required to successfully turn-up and troubleshoot new 5G cell sites. Key takeaways: Testing best practices for accelerating 5G fiber rollouts Achieve first- time- right cell site installation and turn-up Featuring a live virtual test demonstration

Cloud computing, AI, IoT and 5G are the impetus behind the world’s latest network transformation. The next few months will bring about a significant increase in the deployment of new 400G links across DCI, metro-regional and long-haul networks—fueled by high-capacity connectivity and the massive bandwidth demands placed on the network by these transformative new technologies. Coherent optics will be a viable solution for deploying many of these 400G connections given the enhanced capacity, flexibility and reach they provide. In this webinar, we will cover the up-and-coming trends regarding coherent technology, as well as look at 400G deployment use cases and validation best practices. Key topics include: coherent optics market overview 400G deployment challenges the role of 400G coherent pluggables in high-speed networks and its advantages key deployment use cases and test scenarios

This webinar is the second installment of a series around transmission technologies and testing for next-gen data centers. The pandemic has changed the way we live, work and communicate, accelerating the adoption of remote services. This is generating massive quantities of data traveling across the planet, which in turn is pushing the limits of data centers in maintaining reliable, high-performance networks. One of the biggest challenges for networks is to scale, manage and support thousands and thousands of fibers, connectors, transceivers, servers and switches that are interconnected to bring a wide range of services to customers, from social media to online shopping. Unfortunately, these elements of the network can fail, causing various issues from silent impact to complete service loss during a costly outage. Therefore, fault detection inside and outside the data center is critical for administrators and technicians. Detecting and identifying the root cause of a failure is a vital task in today’s network-dependent world. This webinar, the second instalment of a series, will provide you with the tools, and solutions to simplify data center fault identification, location, and detection. The webinar includes live demonstrations of solutions presented Key takeaways: Fiber troubleshooting techniques Multilayer troubleshooting from physical to protocol layer Higher layer troubleshooting for TCP traffic Remote testing and validation tools Remote hands robotic automation inside the data center

This webinar is the first of a series around transmission technologies and testing for next-gen data centers. The webinar explores emerging technologies and trends for intra data center (IDC) networks, and related challenges. Indeed, with the exponential increase in customer consumption and the need for speed, the use of interconnectivity and cloud-based applications to handle more bandwidth is ubiquitous in the data center infrastructure. Data centers must find new high speed solutions for IDC networks to grow accordingly. This also includes disruptive solutions like edge computing. Understanding emerging trends like server and switch data rate migration—plus challenges associated with new fiber deployments and automation—will be key to achieving the performance, efficiency, and scalability required in the data center network ecosystem. Key takeaways: Emerging technologies and trends for today’s data center How cloud and edge are becoming key elements in this ecosystem Innovative solutions for testing optical fiber from construction to service turn-up Industry best practices on fiber optic installation and service turn-up Overcoming challenges in the validation of pluggables and cables Remote control and automation tools that improve network perspective and visibility

5G new radio (NR) cellular networks represent a significant evolution from their legacy counterparts, with very different scenarios and traffic types coming into play. As a result, the air interface has increased in complexity, and poses new challenges for base station characterization and the evaluation of KPI measurements. In this webinar we will focus on the main and what this means for deploying, optimizing and supporting the new 5G NR network. Key takeaways: The current status of 5G NR technology 5G beam management process and how to verify proper operation Understanding and maintaining the key 5G NR KPIs Analysis of external issues on the 5G channel

5G requires frequency and phase synchronization to support advanced features such as time-division duplex (TDD), dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) and beamforming. Operators are turning to network synchronization, relying on IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) as the preferred solution to synchronize every network element, from the core to the radios, in frequency and in phase. This webinar will cover the timing & synchronization challenges that 5G brings and the standards and test applications that ensure optimal delivery of 5G use cases. Key takeaways: The basics of 1588 PTP Understanding the impact of bad synchronization in a wireless network How to troubleshoot timing and synchronization issues

You know it: ever-evolving subscriber needs are driving the bandwidth boom to newer heights, pressing networks to keep pace. It's no secret that a big part of achieving this growth is through the transition of passive optical networks (PONs) from GPON/EPON to XGS-PON and 10G-PON. This webinar will help you grasp the basics of FTTx technologies; how xPON functions and the principal architecture around it. Our expert will tackle some of the challenges experienced in the field and explain how to avoid or overcome them in ensuring a smooth transition. Key takeaways: Optical fiber qualification and troubleshooting Basics of FTTx technologies Principles of PON Types of network architecture General characteristics of xPON Differences between GPON, EPON, XG-PON, XGS-PON and XGS-PON2

Die Arbeit mit vorgegebenen Grenzwerten hilft Technikern zu entscheiden, ob eine gebaute Glasfaserstrecke gut oder schlecht ist. Schwellenwerte helfen dabei, die geleistete Arbeit zu bewerten, und die Einhaltung der Grenwerte ist ein entscheidender Faktor dafür, ob Auftragnehmer für ihre Arbeit bezahlt werden oder nicht. Welches sind zum Beispiel die geeigneten Schwellenwerte für einen Spleiß? Und können Schwellenwerte zu strikt sein? Der jüngste Trend geht in Richtung strengerer Grenzwerte, was zu zusätzlichen und manchmal unnötigen Arbeiten und Tests führt. In diesem Webinar werden die verschiedenen von den Normungsgremien empfohlenen Grenzwerte für die Tests von Glasfasernetzen und deren Anwendung untersucht. Wir werden auch Empfehlungen für sinnvolle Schwellwerte geben - solche, die zu einem qualitativ hochwertigen Netzwerk führen, ohne zusätzliche Arbeit für Techniker zu verursachen. Die Teilnehmer erhalten weiterhin Informationen darüber, wann Schwellenwerte angefochten werden können, welche Schwellenwerte als unangemessen gelten und wie sichergestellt werden kann, dass die richtigen Grenzwerte immer zum richtigen Zeitpunkt festgelegt werden. Wichtigste Erkenntnisse: Empfohlene Grenzwerte für Messungen an Glasfaserkabeln Problemloses Arbeiten mit Grenzwerte für das Testen eines Glasfasernetzes. Ein alternativer qualitativer Ansatz zur Bewertung von Glasfaserstrecke und wie effizient und robust diese aufgebaut ist Begleiten Sie Christian Till dabei, wie er Fakten von Gefühlen trennt, wenn es um die Verwendung der richtigen Schwellenwerte bei der Durchführung von Glasfasermessungen geht.

La demande croissante de bande passante engendre une augmentation d’installations de liens à haut débit par fibre optique dans le monde entier. Cela représente un défi pour les opérateurs et les sous-traitants au niveau de la formation et du maintien de l’expertise du personnel de terrain. Comprendre les principes fondamentaux de la fibre optique et les techniques de test de base est essentiel pour les équipes sur le terrain afin d’effectuer efficacement leurs tâches quotidiennes et leurs contrats d'installation. Audience visée: Personnel d'installation sur le terrain, d'activation de service et de dépannage impliqué dans les technologies de télécommunication par fibre optique. Sujets couverts: Concepts de base de la fibre Comportement de la lumière dans la fibre Unités de mesure Types de connecteurs Inspection et nettoyage des connecteurs Sessions à venir: 2/3: Fondements de la réflectométrie : Comment réussir ses mesures OTDR? - 12 Avril 3/3: Comment accélérer les déploiements grâce à la digitalisation de la mesure optique? - 24 Mai