EXFO Launches a High-Resolution OSA for In-Depth Characterization of Challenging Networks
December 01 2009 - 12:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
This OSA allows carriers and NEMs to have a much deeper view into
their network element performance, enabling faster and better
characterization. QUEBEC CITY, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc.
(NASDAQ:EXFONASDAQ:TSX:NASDAQ:EXF) announced today the release of
the FTB-5240BP Field Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) specifically
designed to facilitate challenging network commissioning, upgrade
and troubleshooting for carriers and network equipment
manufacturers (NEMs). EXFO's latest optical spectrum analyzer
boasts the highest resolution in the industry and allows field
crews to analyze the spectral content of any modulation format,
measure the optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) between
ultra-dense signals, track non-linear effects and monitor component
imperfections. The versatility of the FTB-5240BP makes them
well-equipped to commission the most challenging networks--even
ultra-dense wavelength-division multiplexing (UDWDM) networks with
extremely limited spacing of 25 GHz and 12.5 GHz--for in-depth
characterization and troubleshooting. Housed in the FTB-500
Platform, the FTB-5240BP specializes in in-band OSNR measurements
for systems where noise fluctuates from channel to channel--a must
for ROADM and 40G testing in today's next-generation networks.
"With the number of high-speed network deployments on the rise,
carriers and NEMs are looking for high performance test equipment
to increase their testing efficiency," said Etienne Gagnon, EXFO's
Vice-President of Product Management and Marketing. "EXFO has
designed an instrument that meets their needs. Boasting the best
optical resolution in the industry, this new OSA can see things
that are usually missed by a standard OSA, plus it can execute a
single scan in less than one second and a true in-band OSNR
measurement in less than one minute, for optimal efficiency." For
further information on the FTB-5240BP Optical Spectrum Analyzer,
please visit http://www.exfo.com/. About EXFO EXFO is a leading
provider of test and service assurance solutions for network
operators and equipment manufacturers in the global
telecommunications industry. The Telecom Division, which accounts
for almost 90% of the company's revenues, offers a wide range of
innovative solutions to assess optical networks, from the core to
access, as well as next-generation IP infrastructures and related
triple-play services. The Life Sciences and Industrial Division
offers solutions in medical device and opto-electronics assembly,
fluorescence microscopy and other life science sectors. For more
information, visit http://www.exfo.com/. DATASOURCE: EXFO
ELECTRO-OPTICAL ENGINEERING INC. CONTACT: Maryse Brodeur, Media
Planner, (418) 683-0913, Ext. 3429, ; Vance Oliver, Manager,
Investor Relations, (418) 683-0913, ext. 3733,
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