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JDSU adds SAMComplete ITU-T Y.1564 testing to automated field test platforms

November 10, 2011

JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU) (TSX: JDU) has added ITU-T Y.1564 testing to its J-Complete tool set via its new SAMComplete (Service Activation Methodology) automated testing tool for Ethernet service activation. The new capability is aimed at such applications as mobile backhaul and business Ethernet networks.

General Photonics offers TCA-1000 SmartLight Tunable ASE Source for 40G signal

November 10, 2011

General Photonics has announced general availability for its TCA-1000 SmartLight tunable amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) source with 50-GHz channel spacing on the ITU grid. The fully polarized light source features a FWHM bandwidth of 0.3 nm. The TCA-1000 SmartLight is designed to emulate a 40-Gbps signal for polarization mode dispersion (PMD) effect tests, in-service link PMD measurement, PMD compensator evaluation, WDM channel testing, 40G system testing, and 40G optical component testing.

Tektronix buys Optametra for optical modulation analyzer technology

November 9, 2011

Tektronix Inc. likes the pairing of its real-time oscilloscopes with Optametra’s optical modulation analysis capabilities so much that it has bought the company. The acquisition puts Tektronix in direct competition with Agilent Technologies and EXFO for the supply of optical modulation analyzers used to evaluate coherent optical receivers for transmission at 40 Gbps, 100 Gbps, and higher data rates.

JDSU intros hands-free T-BERD/MTS-2000 Fiber Optic Test

November 9, 2011

JDSU (NASDAQ:JDSU) (TSX: JDU) says its new T-BERD/MTS-2000 compact modular test set is the first field test and measurement platform that enables hands-free operation. It is designed to perform a wide range of test applications for virtually every type of optical fiber network.

EXFO offers OTDR-based intelligent Optical Link Mapper for PON

November 9, 2011

EXFO Inc. (Nasdaq:EXFO) (TSX:EXF) has introduced the intelligent Optical Link Mapper (iOLM) PON test set for FTTX network characterization. The iOLM fully automates the setting of complex OTDR acquisition parameters and presents an easy-to-understand pass/fail status of the FTTH network, EXFO says. The system reduces test time by as much as 85%, the company asserts. The iOLM also enables new test technicians to get up to speed more quickly, EXFO adds.

EXFO introduces EXFO Connect to help accelerate network deployments, reduce expenses

November 9, 2011

EXFO Inc. has launched EXFO Connect, a suite of cloud-based software applications designed to interoperate with EXFO's established base of smart test platforms.

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