NATE UNITE 2023

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Application: fiber hygiene

Fiber inspection and proper fiber cleaning as well as fiber-link valdiation—based on best practices and pre-defined thresholds—are critical steps to guaranteeing 5G network performance. Unlike 4G LTE, where fiber link issues were tolerated and didn’t significantly impact the network, 5G services are unforgiving when it comes to network reliability. When faulty fibers are detected, it’s critical to fix the problem to get service up and running fast.

How EXFO helps:
FIP-500: inspect both single-fiber and multi-fiber connectors rapidly and reliably
Optical Explorer: verify fiber optic link health and troubleshoot potential issues in seconds
OTDRs with iOLM: automation and intelligence speeds up the location of a fiber cut, faulty connector or bad splice.

Application: intelligent PIM detection and analysis

RF frequencies are multiplying as operators deploy new 5G bands alongside existing 4G LTE bands. New bands and more frequencies result in an increase in passive interference modulation (PIM), a form of RF interference—a huge issue for network performance. Once detected, operators must determine if PIM is internal or external to a site, as each scenario requires a different strategy to locate the source of PIM. When PIM is internal, a costly tower climb may be needed so it’s critical to accurately identify internal vs external PIM.

How EXFO helps:
iORF: intelligent RF over CPRI application provides automatic detection of internal or external PIM using RF analysis over CPRI—no configuration required. Includes patented auto-detection of vendor-radio mapping.

Discover the all-in-one, modular FTB 5GPro test kit

Deploy 5G right the first time! The FTB 5GPro test kit features a suite of 4G/5G test capabilities in a single, compact and easy-to-use solution designed specifically for field techs. Experience smarter testing to accelerate network installation, activation and maintenance. Explore the FTB 5GPro test kit, including:

• Fiber inspection and characterization
• RF spectrum analysis over CPRI
• RF spectrum analysis over-the-air (OTA)
• Timing and synchronization
• Multi-protocol and Ethernet testing (up to 100G)
• Transceiver validation