NS-348x - Hollow-Core Fiber OTDR Test Kit

概述
High dynamic range combined with high resolution for hollow-core fiber characterization

主要优点

  • Hollow-core fiber unidirectional and bidirectional post-processing software.
  • Hollow-core fiber range up to 150 km (assuming 0.1dB/km fiber).
  • Support different IOR (HCF/SMF) on the same OTDR trace for hybrid cables.
  • Hybrid cable testing (HCF and SMF) with automated parameter adjustment.
  • Dynamic range up to 46 dB (based on SMF measurement)

应用

  • Hollow-core fiber characterization, maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Ultra-low latency data transmission for financial trading networks and data center interconnects
  • High-capacity transmission for long-haul and high-speed signals

亮点

EXFO at the core of HCF testing

As HCF moves from lab innovation to real-world deployment, precise testing and characterization are critical to ensuring consistent performance and reliability. EXFO’s Hollow-Core Fiber OTDR Test Kit pairs a high-power OTDR with dedicated external PC analysis software—purpose-built to address HCF’s unique testing requirements and ensure dependable results.

支持800ZR及全套相干光器件 

相干光模块已成为长距离数据中心和城域网应用中不可或缺的组成部分。随着技术进步的加速,相干光器件也在不断发展,最近向800ZR的重大飞跃就是例证。这一转变是高速通信网络发展中的重要里程碑,为用户带来了前所未有的带宽和性能水平。EXFO的FTBx-88810是首款支持800ZR的便携式测试解决方案,兼容400ZR、100ZR及Open ZR+等全套相干光器件。 

Unlock the potential of hollow-core fiber

Hollow-core fiber (HCF) carries light through air instead of glass, accelerating propagation by up to 40% and dramatically reducing latency and distortion—game changers for telecom networks. HCF marks the next evolution in optical fiber, delivering transformative performance for high-speed data center interconnects and low-latency transport links. But because it behaves differently from standard fiber, traditional OTDRs fall short when it comes to testing.  

EXFO’s HCF OTDR dynamic range is ideal for HCF characterization.  Plus, our dedicated uni- and bi-directional analysis software extracts key fiber parameters such as loss, optical return loss (ORL), and length. The adapted analysis also enables splice loss and reflectivity measurements that make this a unique and essential solution for hollow-core fiber testing.