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The Challenge of CWDM Testing

This application note discusses the various challenges of CWDM testing during construction, installation, activation and troubleshooting phases; it also presents specialized testing equipment.

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Cascaded ROADMs and Effective Bandwidth

This application note discusses in-band optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) testing, more specifically when there are several ROADMs in a network.

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MPLS Basics and Testing Needs

This application note examines the basic technical aspects of MPLS and the testing needs associated with deploying and maintaining such a network.

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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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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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Smartmode: SONET/SDH Troubleshooting in a Flash!

This application note presents EXFO's powerful tool that simplifies the field engineer’s turn-up and troubleshooting activities for SONET/SDH networks, removing the complexity associated with these ne...

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An Innovative Solution for In-Service Troubleshooting on Live FTTH Networks

This application note presents EXFO's instruments for in-service PON troubleshooting.

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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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Ethernet Testing: Determining Appropriate Test Cases and Modes

This paper provides background on the different topologies used to deliver Ethernet services, their corresponding test methodologies and the selection of the appropriate test mode according to the top...

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