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The Lightwave Test and Measurement Resource Center features a wealth of information on fiber optic testing. Here you’ll find the latest news, product, and trend information in the fiber optic testing field gathered by the Lightwave editorial staff. You’ll also find information on such staples of fiber optic testing as the optical spectrum analyzer (OSA), optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), and other common pieces of optical fiber optic testing equipment. The Resource Center is sponsored by JDSU, which also offers a variety of information on this page.

Articles from Lightwave

Xena Networks unveils compact GbE/10GbE tester
JUNE 30, 2009 -- The Ethernet test tool developer announced the general availability of its latest offering after trials on the Internet2 ...
Lightwave Online, June 30, 2009

Polatis delivers new all-optical switch for test and measurement markets
JUNE 24, 2009 -- The 2000i now provides a larger switch size platform while maintaining connection repeatability and stability less than +/-0.0 5dB.
Lightwave Online, June 24, 2009

JDSU releases remote PON test system
JUNE 18, 2009 -- The test equipment supplier says its centralized system supports service providers migrating to PON by delivering a method ...
Lightwave Online, June 18, 2009

JDSU intros 10GigE capture/decode test features
JUNE 16, 2009 -- The company's T-BERD/MTS-6000A tester offers test functionality for multiple network layers, including a module for Ethernet, ...
Lightwave Online, June 16, 2009

Ixia and NTT Com Test 100G network
JUNE 15, 2009 -- Ixia says that its K2 100-Gbps Layer 2-7 network test instrument was used to validate an ultra-high-speed network between ...
Lightwave Online, June 15, 2009

EXFO signs exclusive OEM agreement with BRIDGE Technologies for IP video service assurance
JUNE 15, 2009 -- EXFO now becomes BRIDGE's exclusive triple-play service assurance partner and will integrate BRIDGE's line of IP video ...
Lightwave Online, June 15, 2009

Sunrise Telecom unveils 10GbE and IP services test tool
JUNE 9, 2009 -- The new, lightweight XTT 5000 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) multi-function field test system is designed to speed successful ...
Lightwave Online, June 9, 2009

Fanfare launches virtual testbed with latest software release
JUNE 8, 2009 -- The test technology provider says its iTest 3.4 release is designed to reduce costs and time-to-market for service providers ...
Lightwave Online, June 8, 2009

Timbercon releases SFP+ electrical loopback for port testing
JUNE 4, 2009 -- In addition to the electrical loopback function, the EL-11-07001 provides an MSA-standard two-wire serial communication ...
Lightwave Online, June 4, 2009

EXFO debuts portable 100G Ethernet tester
MAY 29, 2009 -- EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. has launched the FTB-85100G Packet Blazer, which it asserts is the industry's first ...
Lightwave Online, May 29, 2009

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JDSU Adds Industry-First Line-Rate 10GigE Capture/Decode Test Features to Widely Adopted T-BERD(R)/MTS Platform	JDSU Adds AMCC EFEC Option to TestPoint 10Gbps Test Solution
JDSU Introduces New Additions to WaveReadyTM Family of CWDM/DWDM Optical Network Systems and Modules	JDSU appoints president of Communications Test and Measurement Business
JDSU Helps Accelerate FTTx Installations with Two-In-One Microscope Inspection Unit	JDSU Adds E1/Datacom to SmartClass Portfolio of Handheld Testers
JDSU Acquires Circadiant to Meet Growing Requirements for SFP+ and 10 GigE Stress Testing	JDSU Adds Triple-Play and Copper Test Features to T-BERD®/MTS-4000
JDSU Adds Advanced Test Features to T-BERD®/MTS-6000A	Global Carrier Selects JDSU T-BERD®/MTS-6000A, the Industry's Smallest 10 GigE Field Tester with Advanced IPTV and Triple-Play Test Features
JDSU Visual Fault Locator Speeds Cost-Efficient Deployment of FTTx Networks and Broadband Services	JDSU Unveils All-in-One Test Platform for FTTx Networks
JDSU Introduces c-Series Test Line for Lab and Manufacturing Environments	JDSU Launches Leading Monitoring Solution With Test Visibility Into the Home
JDSU launches new digital network test and monitoring solutions for cable operators at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2008	JDSU Introduces MAP-200 for the Most Demanding Lab and Manufacturing Test Environments
JDSU Unveils CWDM "Channel Checker" to SmartClass Family of Testers	JDSU Introduces T-BERD®/MTS-6000A; Delivers Industry's Smallest 10 GigE Field Tester with Advanced IPTV and Triple-Play Service Test Features
JDSU Joins Nortel-Led Carrier Ethernet Ecosystem	JDSU Expands Leading 40G Test portfolio by Adding Field Installation and Maintenance Tester
JDSU Adds Market's First Integrated 4G and 10G Fibre Channel Test Functionality to T-BERD/MTS-8000	JDSU Introduces Multi-mode/Single-mode OTDR with Five Wavelength Test Capability

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