Viavi Solutions has launched CPRIAdvisor, a remote RF spectrum monitoring system that addresses a wide range of antenna deployment options in heterogeneous networks. Developed in partnership with tier one mobile service providers, […]
Viavi Solutions Introduces Scalable RF Monitoring for Heterogeneous Networks
To stay ahead of continually increasing mobile bandwidth demand while managing cost and efficiency, service providers are expanding and transitioning from a typical distributed radio access network (RAN) architecture to a C-RAN […]
Measuring with the AFL Optical Fiber Identifier (OFI-BIPM)
The OFI-BIPM and OFI–BI are easy to use tools that determine if a fiber is live, the transmission direction and the relative core power on standard and bend-insensitive single-mode fibers. Its positive […]
Panduit simplifies fiber cabling installation with OptiCam 2.0; updated field termination tool also calculates insertion loss
Panduit claims to have “revolutionized field-terminated fiber connectivity” with the introduction of its updated, more simple-to-use OptiCam 2.0 termination tool. According to the company, “The tool delivers an immediate calculated insertion loss, […]
400G Testing: 3 Challenges on the Horizon – Viavi Perspectives
We need faster bandwidth, higher levels of service and stronger performance to push around all those videos of cats—as well as the more serious (and less cute) business traffic. Approximately every eight […]
Think You’re Ready for Big Data and IoT? Standard Tests Just Aren’t Enough!
The connected world is no longer just a buzzword, it is reality. More than five billion devices are already connected to the Internet, and the rate of newly connected devices will only […]
The Importance of Fiber Characterization Part 1: Defining Fiber Characterization and its Parts
Learn industry best practices for testing installed fiber optic links. Topics covered include cleaning and inspection, loss testing, and OTDR testing and troubleshooting. In addition, we’ll review the recommended procedures to assure […]
OTDR Testing for Today’s High Speed Networks
Testing fiber spans with an OTDR requires understanding its wide array of capabilities. As systems migrate to higher speeds, the OTDR remains the critical tool for characterizing an optical span for attenuation […]
Tier 1 and 2 Testing Best Practices Overview
Learn industry best practices for testing installed fiber optic links. Topics covered include cleaning and inspection, loss testing, and OTDR testing and troubleshooting. In addition, we’ll review the recommended procedures to assure […]
Advances in Tier 2 fiber testing for enterprises and data centers
Procedural improvements and technological advancements lower the hurdles to accurate, efficient Tier 2 testing. Read the source article at cablinginstall.com