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Opto and Fibre Test Equipment
News Release from: Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering | Subject: FTB-5700
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 12 December 2007
Metro network analyser stretches up to
120km
Chromatic dispersion can be characterised with high accuracy from a single fibre end and testing polarisation mode dispersion from a single end is also possible.
New from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering, the FTB-5700 is a single-ended dispersion analyser for metro networks Exfo's latest technological breakthrough, which combines chromatic dispersion (CD) and polarisation mode dispersion (PMD) test capabilities inside a single module, can characterise optical links up to 120km from a single fibre end
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 Mar 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The FTB-5800 chromatic dispersion analyser is a new high-performance test module for the EXFO FTB-400 field-testing platform, and is essential for deployments and upgrades of high-speed DWDM networks.
Based on an innovative and patented approach, CD can now be characterised with high accuracy from a single fibre end and, for the first time ever, testing PMD from a single end is also possible.
Network service providers (NSPs) are increasingly grappling with the negative effects of physical phenomena such as CD and PMD when upgrading their optical networks to 10Gbit/s, and it will become significantly worst when they move onto 40Gbit/s Sonet or 100Gbit/s Ethernet deployments over time.
Advanced CD and PMD tests must be performed to ensure the fibre can handle high transmission rates without compromising quality of service.
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These test requirements are especially becoming necessary in metro loops as higher rates are being turned up to meet heightened bandwidth demand.
Against this backdrop, NSPs are seeking to reduce their operating expenses as much as possible, resulting in fewer new fibre deployments.
The FTB-5700 single-ended dispersion analyser ideally completes Exfo's best-in-class dispersion portfolio, which includes the FTB-5800 CD analyser and the FTB-5500B PMD analyser.
These two instruments offer the highest accuracy and dynamic range on the market, while the FTB-5700 is mainly designed for single spans involving 10Gbit/s turn-ups.
Based on the FTB-5700 single-ended dispersion analyser's proprietary technology, only one field technician and test instrument are necessary to characterise a short or mid-range link (less than 120km) with sufficient accuracy for access and most metro deployments.
As a result, NSPs will derive significant savings in terms of capital and operating expenses.
They will also be able to leverage their installed base of FTB-200 and FTB-400 portable platforms which are both compatible with this new test module.
As well, NSPs will benefit from Exfo's renowned one-touch button testing that simplifies and accelerates characterisation, pass/fail results display for ease of interpretation, and intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) to minimise training requirements.
"Exfo has historically been a leader in dispersion measurement with our first PMD analyser launched in 1996, just in time to support the beginning of 10Gbit/s deployments", says Etienne Gagnon, Exfo's Vice-President of Product Management and Marketing.
"Once again, we are proud to bring to market our latest innovation, the FTB-5700 single-ended dispersion analyser, which accelerates and simplifies dispersion characterisation of optical fibre for high-speed metro networks".
"Since dispersion characterisation represents a major deployment pain for NSPs, our dispersion analyser, combined with the FTB-200 or FTB-400 platform, provides them with peace of mind for quick network upgrades to higher transmission rates".
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