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Cellular Backhaul: Delivering TDM and Data Backhaul Services over a Packet-Based Network

This application note covers the anatomy of a cellular backhaul network (also known as mobile backhaul), and the specific Ethernet and TDM tests required to certify its quality.

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CD and PMD Testing: Meeting Today’s Challenge at Limited Costs

This application note explains the need for a test technology that would accurately measure CD and PMD in one instrument and from a single end, such as EXFO’s FTB-5700.

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Field Testing for Active Ethernet Networks

This application note proposes a solution for active Ethernet testing from the installation and service turn-up phase to service-level agreement verification for Active Ethernet deployments.

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PMD vs. Mode Coupling

This application note provides an overview of the basic concepts of PMD and the impact that strong-mode and weakmode coupling have on PMD testing; the accuracy of test instruments will also be discuss...

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ROADMs and Network Evolution

This application note explores technologies driving the evolution to higher-bandwidth networks: the ROADM technology and the optical transport network (OTN) standard.

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Simplifying IPTV Field Testing

This application note explains how effective and thorough testing is an absolute necessity to accomplish a successful IPTV service deployment.

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IPTV Challenges and Metrics

This application note describes the four main factors that affect IPTV services as well as the parameters to test to avoid quality degradation.

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Wideband Testing

This application note explains how important it is to perform wideband testing to ensure quality of service (QoS) when delivering broadband services.

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40 Gbit/s Network Performance and Service Disruption Time Measurement

This application note outlines the SDT measurement approach of the FTB-8140 Transport Blazer that should be performed during the installation and commissioning of network elements and their new circui...

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Quality of Service: Key Concepts and Testing Needs

This application note introduces various concepts related to QoS and the testing needs for such mechanisms.

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