GAO FiberOptics Inc.    Toronto   Canada
Jan 25, 2013 Integrating functions of digital optical phone and stabilized light source into one unit, model C0240001 carries out full-duplex communication and operates at 1,310 or 1,550 nm. Modulation frequencies include 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, and CW. Used during installation, optical testing, maintenance, and fiber attenuation value testing in data, CATV, and telecom networks, product provides transmission distance of up to 80 km and output power range of -5 to -7 dBm.

GAO FiberOptics Inc.    Toronto   Canada
May 31, 2012 Used to simulate conditions in manufacture, testing, and maintenance of passive optical components, model C0220005 offers stable output power of ±0.03 dB/15 min and ±0.05 dB/8 hr. Tests employ automatic power and temperature control techniques, and various FC, ST, and SC adapters are available. Suited for field work, unit offers switchable working wavelengths between 1,310 and 1,550 nm (±20 nm) as well as CW, 270 Hz, 1 kHz, and 2 kHz modulation frequencies.

Dicon Fiberoptics Inc.    Richmond, CA 94804
Jun 09, 2010 Tunable optical filter module, used with GP750 fiber optic test system, utilizes MEMS technology for precise wavelength tuning and is suitable for test applications in optical channel performance monitoring, ROADM systems, noise suppression, or signal tracking. Available in either 50 or 100 GHz channel spacing and designed for use in either C or L band, between 1 and 4 tunable bandpass optical filters can be integrated into each module.

JDSU    San Jose, CA 95131
Feb 11, 2010 Dual Module Carrier (DMC) module for T-BERD/MTS-8000 testers supports concurrent capture/decode and TCP WireSpeed testing on two 10 GigE ports. Capable of troubleshooting both sides of circuit simultaneously, T-BERD/MTS-8000 DMC is 10 M to 10 GigE, DS1/E1 to OC-192/STM-64, OTN, PDH, SONET/SDH, and fiber channel test system. Technicians can share test set in central office, and unit allows soak testing across multiple interfaces for use in field.

JDSU    San Jose, CA 95131
Jan 04, 2010 In addition to trans-reflective touch screen display, visual fault locator, and inspection scope, T-BERD/MTS-4000 is offered with field-interchangeable, single-slot optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) module. Metro-access mid-range OTDR adds stabilized light source and power meter option for insertion loss measurement, PON-optimized dynamic range for testing through splitters, ability to perform in-service testing, as well as traffic and automated bend detection.

Dicon Fiberoptics Inc.    Richmond, CA 94804
Oct 14, 2009 Model GP750 is designed for automated fiber management setups in integrated test systems. Basic chassis comes with control module and power supply module that can be replaced with spares. System has slots that can accommodate up to 8 standard size plug-in units, and these units are designed for hot swappable operations. Control panel includes color display and navigation buttons. Plug-and-play status is shown on screen, and selection of slots and functions can be done via tiered control scheme.

Agilent Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clara, CA 95051
Apr 10, 2009 Addressing requirements of optical transceiver manufacturers, PXIT N2100B DCA is available with PXIT 10G Digital Communication Analyzer (DCA), Passive Optical Network (PON) filter rate options, and smart post processing. It supports data acquisition rates to 160 MS/s and also enables transceiver manufacturers to capture multiple sets of eye diagrams under different test conditions and then process it during downtime.

EXFO    Quebec G1M 2K2  Canada
Mar 24, 2009 Single-channel PSO-101 enables eye-diagram analysis and pattern visualization within existing high-speed optical networks, while PSO-102, offered in dual- or quad-channel versions, is built for next-generation networks with advanced modulation schemes. Bit rate-independent test solutions can measure phase- and amplitude-modulated signals with measurement bandwidth of more than 500 GHz. Software includes mask-hit analysis and data filtering for compliance testing of optical transceivers.

GAO Tek Inc.    Toronto M1B2K4  Canada
Feb 24, 2009 Used in field or lab to measure long-distance and local optical networks, GAOXG3020 fiber optic instrument has single-output connector that provides stable laser power at dual 1,310 and 1,550 nm wavelengths. Unit operates in continuous wave mode or 2 kHz modulated mode for up to 12 hr and supports operating wavelengths from 750-1,700 nm. Along with low-battery indication, features include adjustable output and user-selectable disable function.

EXFO    Quebec G1M 2K2  Canada
Feb 20, 2009 FTB-8130NG Transport Blazer and the FTB-8130NGE Power Blazer modules allow network operators to test Ethernet-over-OTN (EoOTN) through generation and mapping of 10 GigE LAN traffic directly into OTU1e and OTU2e payloads. With ability to analyze and manipulate OTN overhead bytes, FTB-8120/8120NG/8120NGE, FTB-8130/8130NG/8130NGE and FTB-8140 modules intrusively test OTN signals in through mode up to 43 Gbit/sec. Portable modules support single- or multi-application testing capabilities.

GAO Tek Inc.    Toronto M1B2K4  Canada
Nov 11, 2008 Utilizing macro-bending technique, GAO820 Optical Fiber Identifier can check and measure current signal without affecting normal transmission signal. It indicates 5 grades of signal intensity for signal frequencies of 270 Hz ±5%, 1 kHz ±5%, and 2 kHz ±5%. Specifications include 800-1,700 nm wavelength range, InGaAs detector, 250 µm adapter for bare fiber, 900 µm for tight tube fiber, and 3 mm adapter for tail fiber.

JDSU    San Jose, CA 95131
Nov 03, 2008 Able to test VDSL triple play services up to 30 MHz, T-BERD/MTS-4000 Multiple Services Test Platform enables IPTV and VoIP measurements from DSL access interface or Ethernet port and VDSL and ADSL testing via Infineon Technologies chipset. Unit includes OTDR, PON meter, video inspection scope, and laser source/power meter capabilies for optical testing, as well as Web browser and 1 Gb extended memory. It features 7 in. display with GUI, with touchscreen optional.

Corning Cable Systems    Hickory, NC 28603-0489
Jul 31, 2008 Used in LAN applications, OTS-600 Series is comprised of optical sources, meters, testers, and kits with 10,000-result data storage capabilities. Models OT-600 and OS-400 come with USB data transfer interface, video inspection probe port, and 650 nm visual fault locator for optical network troubleshooting. Color LCD screen, soft-key menus, and testing wizard facilitate use, and OTS-View software is included for creating, saving, uploading, managing, and printing certification reports.

Keithley Instruments, Inc., Test Instrumentation Group    Cleveland, OH 44139 1891
Dec 27, 2002 Model 4500-MTS features expandable test platform built on open PCI backplane architecture with 9 card slots. When fully populated with Quad I-V Cards, system can simultaneously characterize light-current-voltage performance of 36 laser diodes in multi-head test fixture. Unit can be configured to execute up to 8 separate hardware-synchronized test sequences, each running independently, on 8 different test heads. Rack-mountable, 19 in. chassis is 5U high and accepts 3rd party PCI cards.