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A New Test Method for the Quantitative Determination of BAD PMD Sections Along an Installed Fiber Link

This technical note introduces a novel measurement method using a tunable random-scrambling POTDR (RS-POTDR).

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Automated Pivot Point Location for Optical Component Manufacturing

This article presents EXFO's unique automated method for accurately determining the optimum pivot point to facilitate pigtailing and/or test and measurement applications of arrayed devices.

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RFTS Integration into an Existing Geographical Information System

This article explains the benefits of integration an RFTS into an existing GIS database.

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VCSELS Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emiting Lasers

This article presents the various applications and advantages of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers.

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Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers—Testing Issues

This application note covers the main testing issues when using reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMs) to better provision DWDM services across metropolitan Ethernet networks.

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Characterizing Polarization-Dependent Wavelength in AWGs and PLCs

This application note describes the PDW-parameter evaluation method, based on the first-row elements of the Mueller Matrix.

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Wavelength Meter Theory: Michelson Interferometry

This application note presents the Michelson interferometer-based design to generate temporal fringes that are measured against a well-characterized reference laser.

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New OSA 40 Gbit/s Software Function

This application note provides an overview of the new OSA software feature and how EXFO's FTB-5240 and FTB-5240B are equipped to meet the challenges of DWDM.

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Case Study: PMD Measurement on Aerial Fiber under Wind-Induced Oscillations and Vibrations

This article presents interaction mechanisms between aerial cables and wind; it gives an overview of the two embodiments of the SOP SSA method, and presents polarimetric measurement results and compar...

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Characterizing Advanced Modulation Formats Using an Optical Sampling Approach

This article presents instruments that can provide similar information and measurements as real-time electrical sampling solutions, and that can achieve very precise and accurate constellation diagram...

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