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CD Measurement Methods: Phase Shift vs. Differential Phase Shift

This application note highlights the differences between the differential phase-shift method and the phase-shift method.

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Measuring OSNR in WDM Systems—Effects of Resolution Bandwidth and Optical Rejection Ratio

This article demonstrates how OSNR can be derived, for each individual channel, from an optical spectrum measurement to obtain indirect information about the performance of these channels and hence of...

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Fibre Channel Testing for Storage Area Networks

This application note demonstrates how the test features of the Packet Blazer SAN FTB-8520 can qualify and optimize an end-to- end Fibre Channel network as a whole, at all levels, including the interc...

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Testing FTTx Networks with the PPM-350B

This application note demonstrates how EXFO's PPM-350B enables the user to accurately locate the problem by measuring all signals to verify if each one is still within specifications.

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The "Max" MaxTester: Everybody Saves

This application note presents the FOT-930 MaxTester, reducing the need for several test instruments, reducing the chance of error, reducing training time, while saving lots of money.

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Environmental Test System Stability: Demystifying Repeatability

This article shows the importance to perform reliability testing in order to determine the long-term behavior of passive components.

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Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) Simplified

This article simplifies polarization mode dispersion, using specific examples and formulas.

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Ethernet Test Scenarios: Ensuring Optimal Efficiency

This note examines how each application can be tailored to address individual requirements, so as to help service providers select the best approach for them.

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OTDRs: End of Non-Linearity Issues

This application note demonstrates how linearity at the far end of an OTDR trace is very important to guarantee proper link loss, event loss and attenuation readings.

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Measuring Polarization Dependence of DWDM Passive Devices with the IQ-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System

This article presents how to measure polarization dependence of DWDM passive devices with the IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System.

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