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Fiber-Optic Testing Challenges in Point-to-Multipoint PON Testing

This application note focuses on answering critical questions concerning testing FTTP with outside plant equipment, particularly during the deployment and maintenance of PONs.

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Next-Generation SONET/SDH Technologies and Testing Considerations

This application note provides an overview of next-generation SONET/SDH technologies designed for service providers to meet this demand shift.

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CWDM and DWDM Testing in the Field Using Broadband Sources and an OSA

This application note presents the second configuration, explaining how and why such a test should be performed.

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PPM-350 Measurement Techniques

This application note explores some key elements and measurement techniques specific to PON that are used by the PPM-350 Series to obtain the most accurate results.

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Ethernet Add/Drop Testing in Next-Generation SONET/SDH Network

This application note discusses how EXFO’s FTB-8120NG/8130NG Transport Blazer, with their add/drop Ethernet interface feature in particular, can help service providers and system vendors satisfy these...

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Quality of Service for Ethernet

This application note discusses the importance of QoS and offers QoS testing methods when activating data services.

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Selecting the Right OTDR

This application note presents the key specifications that should be considered when purchasing an OTDR.

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IPTV Challenges and Metrics

This application note describes the four main factors that affect IPTV services as well as the parameters to test to avoid quality degradation.

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Understanding Your OSA

This article provides key information on portable optical spectrum analyzers (OSAs) and how they can measure the most important parameters in a DWDM system.

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Ensuring Quality of Service: IMS Testing

This application note discusses how some pre-deployment testing activities can be performed with equipment such as EXFO’s QualityAssurer to ensure the quality of the IMS network.

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