OptoTest has announced the availability of custom, made-to-order OP720-Matrix MEMS 3D Optical Switches for fiber optic manufacturers, test laboratories, and network designers looking to increase the expandability and flexibility of new and existing test systems.

3D Tilting MEMS Mirror Matrix Technology incorporated in the OP720-Matrix switch maintains bidirectional connectivity of active channels while others are being connected and routed, providing high-speed, reliability, and long life, with no large moving parts that can wear out over time.

An OP720-Matrix switch can be ordered with up to 96 x 96 channels when configured for Any Input to Any Output, and up to 48 ports when configured for Any Port to Any Port.

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OptoTest has announced a new collaboration with industry leader AFL to offer the latest in field ready fusion splicing technology from Fujikura for simplex and ribbon optical fibers. Incorporating advanced features and designed for simple maintenance and service, while maintaining high precision and low splice loss, Fujikura fusion splicers are ideal for production and R&D labs.

Fujikura’s 41S Active Cladding Alignment Fusion Splicer, 90R Mass Fusion Splicer, and 90S+ Core Alignment Fusion Splicer are now available for purchase through OptoTest. All Fujikura splicers offer fast splicing times, extremely low loss, and high repeatability in a rugged, compact, and portable package with easy-to-use touchscreen controls.

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OptoTest is proud to announce a new collaboration with Sumix to offer optical inspection and measurement products. The Sumix range of scopes and interferometers is an ideal complement to the fiber optic test equipment produced by OptoTest. Through this collaboration, OptoTest builds upon its commitment to provide customers with complete testing solutions.

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Even the highest quality test equipment can only perform as well as the reference cables it is used with. It can be simple to overlook the importance of the cable quality relative to the major cost of the test equipment, but customers can find themselves spending countless hours troubleshooting issues only for low quality cables to be the cause. Low quality cables can compromise the accuracy, repeatability, and reliability of test results. For this reason, OptoTest offers High Performance Reference (HPR) Cables to use alongside your test equipment.

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OptoTest unveils its new solution for Insertion Loss (IL) and Return Loss (RL) testing, the OP925. As the most cost-effective IL and RL solution in the product line, the OP925 is built to measure IL, RL, and optical power for single mode or multimode patch cords with the level of ease and accuracy that OptoTest is known for.
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OptoTest is proud to announce the latest advancement in MPO/MTP® testing, the OP940-CSW. This compact insertion loss (IL) and return loss (RL) test system features the industry-leading speed and accuracy of the switched OP940 in a new form factor that improves the test process.

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