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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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The ROADM Challenge and the In-Band OSNR Solution

This application note presents in-band OSNR measuring techniques become essential to accurately measure the OSNR in reconfigurable networks.

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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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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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Single-Ended Data-Rate Prediction for the AXS-200/600 Copper Family

This article provides an overview of EXFO's AXS-200/600 copper family testers, designed to deploy advanced, high-rate, triple-play services in a competitive and cost-constrained environment.

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DFL-5720 Digital Frequency-Locking System: Simplifying Wavelength-Locker Testing

This article presents the DFL-5720, a practical instrument that can serve wavelength-locker manufacturers and designers due to its ability to support just about any locking configuration.

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VCSELS Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emiting Lasers

This article presents the various applications and advantages of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers.

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Accurately Measure Laser Spectral Characteristics

This article presents the key factors to take into consideration when performing successful spectral analysis.

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