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Polarization of Light in Fiber Causes Signal Dispersion

This articles explains the importance of PMD in high-speed digital and analog networks; it has to be measured not only after manufacturing but also after cabling and installation.

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RFTS Integration into an Existing Geographical Information System

This article explains the benefits of integration an RFTS into an existing GIS database.

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A Visual Guardian Business Care for Global Carriers

This article presents EXFO’s Visual Guardian and Network Guardian G2 solutions.

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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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Out-of-Band Testing for Carrier-Class Ethernet: A Cost-Effective Solution for Increasing QoS

This application note compares a traditional and complex test method that uses transmission wavelengths to an innovative and simple test solution that uses a filtered out-of-band wavelength.

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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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DOP Testing Methods for Pump Modules in Raman Application

The key to successfully commissioning a Raman optical amplifier with low PDG is to pump the non-linear optical fiber media with sources thatare almost completely depolarized. This can be achieved by c...

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Case Study: PMD Measurement on Aerial Fiber under Wind-Induced Oscillations and Vibrations

This article presents interaction mechanisms between aerial cables and wind; it gives an overview of the two embodiments of the SOP SSA method, and presents polarimetric measurement results and compar...

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