Technologies and ProductsVIAVI has introduced a 400G module for its OneAdvisor 800 range of field testers, to provide advanced 400G transport test and maintenance functionality for business service and network core technicians working in the field. Combining its transmission protocol and fibre network modularity, the OneAdvisor 800 offers testing performance for technicians who must carry their gear […]
Technologies and ProductsKeysight Technologies, has expanded its portfolio of high-speed digital 800G test solutions to improve the power efficiency of components and modules in the data centre optical transceiver ecosystem. The company says hyperscale data centres are adopting 800G to address a rise in the use of cloud-native, 5G, AI and IoT, as well as data-hungry applications […]
News and BusinessUK full fibre broadband provider Hyperoptic, has selected network test specialist EXFO to support plans to expand its UK network. Hyperoptic says deployments of this scale require an approach that is focused on both a fast and high-quality rollout: a “first-time-right” build is essential for foundational network infrastructure. This approach also mitigates a major challenge […]
Technologies and ProductsOptoTest has launched a range of Insertion Loss (IL) and Return Loss (RL) meters, which it claims is the fastest in the industry. The company says its OP960 meters are more than 30% quicker than its previous OP940 range. The OP960 incorporates a new larger touchscreen with 35% more screen area and 70% more detail. […]
Technologies and ProductsVIAVI Solutions has introduced the mOSA Module, adding optical spectrum analysis to the VIAVI Multiple Application Platform (MAP) optical manufacturing test system. The mOSA complements existing VIAVI solutions for optical power measurement, switching, signal conditioning and test automation. The new MAP mOSA Module offers web and touchscreen user interfaces and claims a 30% improvement in […]
Technologies and ProductsUK-based Arden Photonics has extended its range of fibre coating measurement products with the launch of the FGC-P Fibre Coating Geometry system, a fully automated system for directly measuring the geometry of optical fibre coatings. Able to measure fibres with coating diameters from 100 µm to 260 µm, Arden says the system is ideal for […]
News and BusinessCoherent optical communication and photonics test and measurement company Coherent Solutions, has changed its name to Quantifi Photonics, as it looks to target new markets and develop new test solutions across a broader range of applications and industries. It says more customers are demanding fully-integrated and turn-key test systems as optical technologies find their way […]