E-book: The JDSU Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing (03/07/2008)
The JDSU Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing is written for fiber optic installers, project managers, telecom technicians, and engineers who need to understand, apply, and correctly ... >more

How to Measure the True OSNR in ROADM-Based Networks (03/06/2008)
Reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexers (ROADMs) are crucial elements for building a dynamically reconfigurable dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) network or agile ... >more

Spectral attenuation measurement in CWDM/DWDM transmission links (02/14/2008)
With the increase of CWDM deployment and the extension of the DWDM wavelength range, it is becoming necessary to have a clear picture of the fiber attenuation. >more

In-Service Measurement of the OSNR in ROADM based Networks (02/14/2008)
ROADM networks provide reduced operational and capital expenses but also imply new measurement challenges for optical testing. The optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) is the key performance ... >more

Fiber characterization test requirements (02/14/2008)
This document is intended as a reference guide for fiber characterization requirements. It describes the various tests that are commonly referred to when discussing fiber characterization. ... >more

Telecom Jitter Analysis Using the BERTScope and BERTScope DCRj (02/12/2008)
Fiber optic transmission systems are continuing to push data rates to higher levels. As rates increase so does the negative contribution of jitter in networks. Understanding and controlling ... >more

10 Gb/s Optical Transmitter Testing (02/12/2008)
Optical transmitter testing is a key cost element in the manufacturing of transceivers and their subcomponents. Accuracy, repeatability, and test speed all play their part. In this ... >more

PMD Measurements Using Fixed-Analyzer Technique on a 1000km Amplified Link That Includes ROADMs (10/31/2007)
Polarization mode dispersion (PMD) measurement of an agile optical network (AON) represents new challenges for test and measurement equipment. PMD measurements are performed on an ... >more

Optical spectrum analyzer methods (10/31/2007)
The pressures imposed by a competitive market entail that service provider upgrade and maintain their networks continuously to ensure that they are capable of delivering higher-speed, ... >more

Macrobend Detecting Using an OTDR (10/31/2007)
On a transmission network, one cause of insertion loss on a fiber link is macro bending. This is commonly caused by physical constraints during installation or handling. As Fiber-To-The-Home ... >more

JDSU’s MTS/T-BERD platforms: Fully automated bi-directional OTDR data acquisition and data analysis test instruments (10/31/2007)
JDSU offers full range of MTS/T-BERD platforms, which are fully automated bi-directional OTDR data acquisition and data analysis test instruments. These innovative solutions save fiber ... >more

Fiber Characterization Test Equiment (10/31/2007)
Providing quality service requires constant verification that the network’s fiber infrastructure and equipment can meet exacting performance standards and operate reliability. Often ... >more

Optical Coherent Receivers for Next Generation Transport (06/29/2006)
At the recently concluded Globalcomm conference in Chicago, telecom vendors and service providers foresaw a growing demand for newer applications such as Internet Protocol Television ... >more