The new adapters were 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 adapters are easily interchangeable to accommodate testing hybrid cables and help to promote highly flexible production environments.
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Switches, Lossy Components, and the Need for External Reflectance Standards
This article focuses on RL measurement setups that are prone to introducing testing errors. Ways to mitigate these errors are discussed. Some errors are unavoidable; therefore, steps for correcting them out or reducing them are also described here.
Industry Update – Visual Inspection Standard
The updates aim to accomplish three things:
- Link visual inspection results to optical performance
- Make results more uniform between manual (visual) and automated (software) platforms
- Make results more uniform between different automated platforms
Fiber Optic Training Sessions at our OFC Booth
OptoTest will be offering a series of FREE mini-sessions on the topics below at OFC (Tuesday, March 5th through Thursday, March 7th). The sessions will be held at our booth #2538 and will last about 15 minutes. SAVE THE DATES!
Insertion Loss and Return Loss Testing of Hybrid Cables
In this session we will look at the unique challenges of testing hybrid cables and the different solutions that OptoTest provides for this type of Device Under Test (DUT).
TUESDAY, March 5th
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14:30
THURSDAY, March 7th
12:30
Fiber Optic Training Sessions at our OFC Booth
OptoTest will be offering a series of FREE mini-sessions on the topics below at OFC (Tuesday, March 5th through Thursday, March 7th). The sessions will be held at our booth #2538 and will last about 15 minutes. Don’t miss out!
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Learn How to Minimize Loss Potential in Multichannel Systems
Explore the applications and advantages of the OP710 and OP740 OPMs.
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Optical Shuffle Polarity Testing
How do you Find Flaws in Optical Systems with Multiple Signal Pathways?
As the demand for more information in smaller form factors increases, optical shuffles emerge as a method for maximizing the efficiency of an optical network. Their ability to route signals in many different directions increases the complexity of testing these systems. All possible signal routes must be evaluated for proper signal transmission and quality. Any misrouted fibers in patchcords can cause downtime in networks and identifying those errors early in the production process can reduce the cost of labor required to re-terminate those cables.
TIA torn on OM5 connector color
The standardization of wide band multimode fiber leads to allocating a color designation similar to the OM2 orange or OM3/OM4 aqua. The widely accepted color within the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has been lime green for the OM5 cable jacketing. However, it has been proposed that the connector for OM5 cabling should also be lime green. On the surface this sounds fitting.
Some concern has been raised among the TIA, pointing out that the lime green designation is too close to standard single mode APC green connectors and could potentially be confused with each other. Next to one another, an OM5 lime green connector and an APC green connector could most likely be distinguished. The issue arises when the distinction needs to be made without having the opposing type as a reference. Basically, in the absence of an APC green connector, it would be difficult to tell if an OM5 lime green connector is lime or green.
Below, you can see the lime green jacket next to the standard APC connectors.
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