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Active Ethernet: Frequently Asked Questions

This application note presents an overview of Ethernet.

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Transport and Datacom Testing Requirements for the Dynamic-Cable MSO Business Model

This application note explores the types of traffic that can traverse an MSO network and the various reasons for testing to a set of requirements to ensure that SLAs are being met.

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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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O-Band WDM Bandwidth Expansion and Four-Wave Mixing

This application note explains why it is important for MSOs using multiwavelength transmission in the O band over standard singlemode fiber to understand the four-wave mixing phenomena.

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Fiber Certification

This application note discusses two of the main aspects of fiber certification; namely, industry standards and light source launch conditions.

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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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Troubleshooting Ethernet Services with Packet-Capture and Decode Capabilities

This article offers insight into troubleshooting Ethernet services with the implementation of EXFO’s new packet-capture and decoding capabilities.

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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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Fiber Inspection Probes vs. Fiber-Optic Microscopes

This application note covers the differences between fiber inspection probes and fiber-optic microscopes, two instruments used to inspect connectors.

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