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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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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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Mitigating the Last Barrier to High-Speed Optical Tranmission: PMD

This application note focuses on the possible approaches to dealing with excess PMD and highlights the preferred one, from a cost-effective standpoint.

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See the Big Picture with Single-Ended Loop Testing

This application note explains why it is essential to analyze not only the circuit ofinterest, but the environment around the circuit when testing services.

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Connector Inspection and Maintenance

This application note focuses on connectors as key components that interconnect the entire network elements and how to maintain maintain them in good condition to avoid network failure.

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Turning Up 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Services over OTN

This application explains EXFO's offeringfor commissioning, turning-up and qualifying 10 GbE LAN services end-to-end over OTN.

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