Tunable differential phase-shift keying (DPSK) enriches 40G/43G
Transport Blazer testing capabilities, covering line-side testing
of optical transport networks (OTN) and addressing the challenges
of 40G ROADM-based networks with advanced modulation schemes.
QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 17
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF)
announced today support for tunable DPSK testing capability on the
FTB/IQS-8140 (40G/43G) Transport Blazer modules, empowering field
engineers to verify the individual line-side channels of 40G DPSK
DWDM networks.
Complemented by OTN Intrusive Through mode capability for
monitoring individual DWDM channels at ROADM sites, the
FTB/IQS-8140 is a comprehensive solution that provides field
engineers with the tools required to simplify the installation of
40G advanced networks and to ensure error-free performance and
reliability.
To address the growing bandwidth demand, network service
providers (NSPs) and operators are actively upgrading their
networks from 10G to 40G. More than just the brute-force
provisioning of bandwidth, NSPs must maintain an agile,
cost-effective infrastructure with the flexibility to dynamically
accommodate continuously evolving service-level agreements (SLAs)
that demand consistent signal quality and network performance.
A key element to realizing these objectives is the deployment of
reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMs) throughout
the network, transforming the infrastructure from a restricted
point-to-point or ring architecture into a flexible, adaptable mesh
architecture. ROADMs provide the ability to easily and dynamically
add, drop or reroute wavelengths anywhere across the network.
However, to ensure consistent performance across these wavelengths,
physical layer limitations (i.e., OSNR, CD and PMD) need to be
addressed. DPSK phase modulation technology improves the reach of
40G links and increases resistance to dispersion effects to ensure
wavelengths continue meeting expected performance levels.
"EXFO continues to build on its strengths to remain the
leading-edge supplier of next-generation testing solutions that
address the fast-growing high-speed market, including 40G and 100G;
we are committed to proactively developing our solutions to support
operators and system vendors," said Etienne
Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President-Wireline Division and
Corporate Marketing. "EXFO's 40G portfolio offers end-to-end
testing solutions that empower field technicians to turn up,
validate and troubleshoot line-side and client-side transmission
links with speed and accuracy. From fully integrated 40G BER
testing and in-band spectrum analyzers for network commissioning,
to multiservice testing for service turn-up, EXFO provides its
customers the flexibility to tailor solutions to their testing
needs and operational budgets and offers them the tools to
accelerate their 40G network deployments and troubleshooting
procedures."
Housed in EXFO's next-generation eight-slot FTB-500 platform,
the FTB-8140 Transport Blazer module can be combined with the
FTB-5240S-P in-band OSA for 40G BER and in-band OSNR testing during
network commissioning. It can also be combined with the FTB-8130NGE
Power Blazer module for multiservice turn-up and validation with
40G BER testing and 10G down to 10 Mbit/s testing applications
covering SONET/SDH/OTN, Ethernet and Fibre Channel.
For more information, please visit www.EXFO.com.
About EXFO
EXFO is a leading provider of next-generation test and service
assurance solutions for wireless and wireline network operators and
equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry.
The Telecom Division, which accounts for more than 90% of the
company's revenues, offers core-to-edge solutions that assess the
performance and reliability of converged, IP fixed and mobile
networks. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS,
Ethernet, OTN, xDSL, and various optical technologies accounting
for an estimated 33% of the portable fiber-optic test market. The
Life Sciences and Industrial Division provides solutions in medical
device and opto-electronics assembly, fluorescence microscopy and
other life science sectors. EXFO has a staff of approximately 1600
people in 25 countries, supporting more than 2000 customers
worldwide. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com.
SOURCE EXFO INC.
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