The ITU-T G.650.3 standard stipulates that Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS), Chromatic Dispersion (CD), and Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) tests are necessary to perform a complete fiber characterization and ensure high network performance.
Dispersion and dispersion are present in all fiber optic networks and are typically problematic at speeds above 10 Gbps, thus requiring careful measurement and management. To effectively mitigate transmission degradation, network operators must identify the type of fiber and the level of dispersion present.
The FTBx-570 scatter analyzer provides this information, with single-instrument testing, an intuitive graphical user interface, automated results sharing, and intelligent functions to optimize test parameters. And, on average, single-instrument testing has been shown to fully characterize the network in 68% less time than other methods.
Dispersion testing is a key component of the complete characterization of fibers, which also includes fiber inspection, optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), and optical loss test suite (OLTS) measurement.
Other advantages of the EXFO FTBx-570 are:
- Fewer truck rolls, reducing operating costs and environmental footprint with reliable single-ended testing.
- Fast and accurate CD/PMD testing, typically in under 30 seconds (note: test times may vary).
- Reduced potential for human error with one-button operation.
- Cloud-based job management and reporting with EXFO Exchange for operational compliance across all equipment.
