We at OptoTest hope that everyone is staying safe and well-informed during this time. We are fully committed to the health and safety of our employees, customers, vendors, and our community and have implemented new measures to ensure that we can continue providing the product quality and support that our customers rely on. Additional measures […]
The Importance of Calibration
With any measurement instrument or tool used to qualify product, it is mandatory that the tool or instrument be 100% functional and measure per the appropriate specifications when used. A manufacturer’s calibration can perform both functions. A system inspection and calibration verify that the instrument is functional and that the instrument was and is measuring […]
A Message from OptoTest, COVID-19 Update – March 2, 2020
At OptoTest, we are committed to safety for our employees, customers, and vendors while providing unparalleled product quality and support. Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), OptoTest has put in place additional measures and adjusted our FMEA/risk analysis plan. We have placed restrictions on travel for our employees to known highly infected areas and […]
OptoTest Releases MDC Adapter for the Integrating Sphere
OptoTest is pleased to announce the release of a new adapter for the MDC connector*. The new adapter was designed for the OP-SPHR Integrating Sphere to expand the testing capabilities of existing systems. Using the same magnetic interface as existing OP-SPHR adapters, the new adapter is easily interchangeable to accommodate testing hybrid cables and helps to […]
OptoTest Releases SN® Adapter for the Integrating Sphere
OptoTest is pleased to announce the release of a new adapter for the SN® connector. The new adapter was designed for the OP-SPHR Integrating Sphere to expand the testing capabilities of existing systems. Using the same magnetic interface as existing OP-SPHR adapters, the new adapter is easily interchangeable to accommodate testing hybrid cables and helps to […]
OptoTest Releases New Functionalities for OPL-CLX Software
OptoTest is proud to announce the release of new features for the OPL-CLX Software Suite. Since its release, OPL-CLX has improved the already industry-leading Insertion Loss and Return Loss testing experience for customers around the world. Now, multifiber testing in OPL-CLX goes one step further through the introduction of a Polarity Module designed to work […]
AN-143 Insertion Loss and Return Loss Testing of Short Cables and Assemblies (including TOSA and cassettes)
AN-143 Insertion Loss and Return Loss Testing of Short Cables and Assemblies (including TOSA and cassettes) Overview As fiber optic infrastructure and components are designed more densely and more compactly, patch cords, cassettes, and optical subassembly cables have followed suit by becoming shorter and shorter. These short cables, which can sometimes be just 20cm in [...]
OptoTest offers 24-Fiber Variant of High-Performance Reference Cables
OptoTest introduces a 24-fiber variant of the MTP®/MPO High Performance Reference Cables (HPR). Like its 12-fiber counterpart and the simplex version, the 24-fiber HPR cable is designed to maximize the accuracy and repeatability of insertion loss and return loss measurements. In order to obtain the best results possible, both your test equipment and reference cables […]
Can you count on your test equipment to get the job done now and for the long haul?
As fiber continues to replace copper and as emerging technologies demand the deployment of more fiber that meets ever higher performance requirements, the need for fast and accurate testing of fiber optic cables is more important than ever before. What is not discussed nearly as much is the longevity of the equipment used for testing, […]
Why upgrade your OP930 to OP940? When is the right time to upgrade?
The OP930 served as the premier option for IL and RL testing in both lab and production settings for over 10 years. In 2016, the final OP930 was produced and the OP940 made its debut. The OP940 insertion loss and return loss meter was designed with the same technology principles as the OP930 and introduced […]
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