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The EXFO Radiometer

This article introduces the EXFO Radiometer, which drastically reduces the measurement inaccuracies caused by filter transmission limitations and the effects of measurement geometry found in other rad...

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Implementing Service Assurance Across Multiple Carrier Ethernet Networks

This application note examines a case in point in which the CENX and EXFO partnership has created an end-to-end, service-assurance solution that provides visibility to the end user over multiple netwo...

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Out-of-Band Testing for Carrier-Class Ethernet: A Cost-Effective Solution for Increasing QoS

This application note compares a traditional and complex test method that uses transmission wavelengths to an innovative and simple test solution that uses a filtered out-of-band wavelength.

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Multimode Fiber Certification: Light Source Launch Conditions and Encircled Flux Standard

This application note explains how a multimode light source with controlled launch conditions ensures accuracy, reproducibility and consistent loss readings.

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Why Test for Chromatic Dispersion and Polarization Mode Dispersion

This application note explains why it is important to test for chromatic dispersion and polarization mode dispersion, especially with the penetration of 40 Gbit/s, or OC-768/STM-256.

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Future-Proofing Packet Optical Transport with ODUO and ODUflex Mapping

This application note explores ODU0/ODUflex as their implementations in the OTN technology are key enhancements in the transport network.

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DOP Testing Methods for Pump Modules in Raman Application

The key to successfully commissioning a Raman optical amplifier with low PDG is to pump the non-linear optical fiber media with sources thatare almost completely depolarized. This can be achieved by c...

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Case Study: PMD Measurement on Aerial Fiber under Wind-Induced Oscillations and Vibrations

This article presents interaction mechanisms between aerial cables and wind; it gives an overview of the two embodiments of the SOP SSA method, and presents polarimetric measurement results and compar...

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Characterizing Advanced Modulation Formats Using an Optical Sampling Approach

This article presents instruments that can provide similar information and measurements as real-time electrical sampling solutions, and that can achieve very precise and accurate constellation diagram...

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Universal Test Set: The Benchmark of Outside Plant Fiber-Optic Testing

Overview of the UTS, a mainframe test set that can be customized to perform the specific tests required for each plant and system being used.

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