EXFO launches new category of fibre testing solutions
26 June 2019, Test & Measurement
EXFO has launched what it describes as the first optical fibre multimeter (OFM).
Called Optical Xplorer, it aims to make fibre testing simple for all frontline technicians, whether beginner or expert, ... |
EXFO tests terabit research network
27 February 2019, Test & Measurement
EXFO, C Spire and Nokia Bell Labs have collaborated on a demonstration of a terabit-speed research network.
To put it into context, networks running at this speed would make it possible to download ... |
Multi-fibre testing tool
10 October 2018, Test & Measurement
Exfo has developed an automated solution that combines testing of polarity, continuity and connector cleanliness – the critical tests needed to validate multi-fibre push-on (MPO/MTP) links – into a single ... |
Fibre fusion splicer
10 October 2018, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Sumitomo Electric Industries has released its new core-alignment fusion splicer, the T-57. The T-57 is built on the foundation of the previous model, the T-55, with several improvements including a short ... |
The path to 5G requires a strong optical network
13 June 2018, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT, Test & Measurement
5G mobile communications networks will be based on virtualised architecture – specifically, a network functions virtualisation (NFV) standard – which is an evolution of the centralised radio access network ... |
Optical spectrum analyser for in-service network testing
21 February 2018, Test & Measurement
The FTBx-5255 optical spectrum analyser (OSA) module was released by EXFO for field applications to meet the live network testing needs of telecom service providers, Internet content providers and network ... |
Pocket-sized network speed tester
21 February 2018, Test & Measurement
EXFO unveiled the EX1, a pocket-sized solution enabling technicians to measure subscribers’ real-life throughput – up to full line rate Gigabit Ethernet – using the same method they do: Speedtest by Ookla. ... |
GPS disciplining for field testing – Part 2
15 November 2017, Test & Measurement
The first part of this article, covering the fundamental principles of GPS clock frequency disciplining, was published in the 11 October 2017 issue of Dataweek. This second and final part covers the ins ... |
PON-aware power meter
15 November 2017, Test & Measurement
The release of the industry's first PON-aware passive optical network (PON) power meter for testing next-generation and legacy PON technologies was recently announced. EXFO’s PPM-350D automatically detects ... |
GPS disciplining for field testing
11 October 2017, Test & Measurement
One of the challenges synchronisation engineers and technicians often face in the field, is the lack of proper frequency and timing (phase) references required to validate 1PPS clocks’ accuracy and stability ... |
Using an iOLM-OTDR and OLTS to test with greater efficiency
14 June 2017, Test & Measurement
I received measurement files from a contractor who was working on the installation of premium pre-terminated LC/UPC connector-based assemblies. The contractor’s institutional customer was planning to ... |
Handheld tester powered by Speedtest
22 February 2017, Test & Measurement
Less than a year after introducing MaxTester 635G, the world’s first handheld G.fast test set, EXFO announced that the device is now what it claims to be the only Speedtest powered broadband test device. ... |
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