One module tests all 18 CWDM channels to
rapidly build and troubleshoot
metro Ethernet
links and C-RAN networks
QUEBEC CITY, May 17, 2017
/PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF), the network
test, monitoring and analytics experts, announced the launch of the
FTB-740C-CWDM, a tunable optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
that tests all 18 ITU-defined CWDM channels using the compact FTB-1
platform, without having to swap modules. Now multiple-service
operators (MSOs) and contractors can always have the CWDM
wavelength required for characterizing through multiplexers and
demultiplexers (MUX/DEMUX) to provide complete end-to-end link
characterization or troubleshooting for commercial services, C-RAN
networks and metro Ethernet deployments.
"Multiple-service operators and their technicians need to
rapidly adapt to multiple technologies in the field. Automating
processes and streamlining tools and solutions is critical to
simplifying technician tasks," said Stéphane Chabot, EXFO's
Vice-President, Test and Measurement. "With the best CWDM testing
specifications in the industry in such a compact lightweight
platform, field technicians are empowered to capture accurate,
first-time-right measurements in the fastest manner possible.
Continuing to add EXFO's leading optical, Ethernet and multiservice
test applications together on the same platform keeps
technician-training costs to a minimum and makes the entire process
faster, smarter and more efficient."
EXFO's newest OTDR was designed to evolve as requirements do;
customers can start with as few as eight wavelengths. Keeping CAPEX
in check, they can add additional CWDM wavelengths or other fiber
characterization features as needed, all from a simple software
update in the field.
This solution will be demonstrated by Opternus at ANGA COM 2017
in Cologne, Germany, from
May 30 to June 1, and by EXFO at 2017
Fiber Connect in Orlando, Florida,
from June 12 to 14.
EXFO is simultaneously launching the FTBx-740C-CWDM module,
available on the FTB-2 portable platform.
About EXFO
EXFO develops smarter network test,
monitoring and analytics solutions for the world's leading
communications service providers, network equipment manufacturers
and web-scale companies. Since 1985, we've worked side by side with
our clients in the lab, field, data center, boardroom and beyond to
pioneer essential technology and methods for each phase of the
network lifecycle. Our portfolio of test orchestration and
real-time 3D analytics solutions turn complex into simple and
deliver business-critical insights from the network, service and
subscriber dimensions. Most importantly, we help our clients
flourish in a rapidly transforming industry where "good enough"
testing and data analytics just isn't good enough anymore—it never
was for us, anyway. For more information, visit EXFO.com and follow
us on the EXFO Blog.
Spec sheet:
http://www.exfo.com/Documents/TechDocuments/Specification_Sheets/EXFO_spec-sheet_FTB-FTBx-740C-CWDM_V1_en.pdf
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