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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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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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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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Single-Ended Data-Rate Prediction for the AXS-200/600 Copper Family

This article provides an overview of EXFO's AXS-200/600 copper family testers, designed to deploy advanced, high-rate, triple-play services in a competitive and cost-constrained environment.

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Testing with LED Sources

This article reviews the basics of light-emitting diodes (LEDs)—whether they are edge-emitting (EELED), surfaceemitting, or super-luminescent diodes (SLEDs)—in test and measurement applications.

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Benefits of VLANs and Q in Q

This article defines the terms VLAN and Q in Q; it describes their benefits and provides concrete examples of how Q in Q and VLANs are used.

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VCSELS Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emiting Lasers

This article presents the various applications and advantages of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers.

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DFL-5720 Digital Frequency-Locking System: Simplifying Wavelength-Locker Testing

This article presents the DFL-5720, a practical instrument that can serve wavelength-locker manufacturers and designers due to its ability to support just about any locking configuration.

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Accurately Measure Laser Spectral Characteristics

This article presents the key factors to take into consideration when performing successful spectral analysis.

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Wander-A Critical Parameter for Network Synchronization

This application note presents how you can verify that your network is synchronized and what are the consequences if it is not.

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