JDSU Unveils New Medium Range Optical Dispersion Measurement Module

JDSU, a provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products, has unveiled a new medium range optical dispersion measurement (MR-ODM) module for the T-BERD/MTS (News - Alert)-6000 and -8000 platforms.

Dedicated to field testing of fiber optic networks, the new integrated dispersion solution from JDSU is a single plug-in module that features a patented solution for chromatic dispersion (CD) measurements. Industry’s most compact, as claimed by JDSU (News - Alert), also offers polarization mode
dispersion (PMD) and attenuation profile test functions.

Measurement of chromatic dispersion (CD), polarization mode dispersion (PMD) and attenuation plays a key role in successful fiber characterization while installing or maintaining the fiber optic networks. Fiber characterization involves a series of tests, which identifies fiber viability for very high-speed transmission systems (10GEth, 40Gb/s and higher). If the fiber optic networks are not properly managed then, CD, PMD and attenuation can cause severe performance issues on transmission quality, which must operate at peak levels in order to deliver reliable broadband services.

JDSU's MR-ODM module that features CD, PMD, and attenuation test functions facilitates technicians to validate the fiber link’s compatibility with high-speed DWDM systems, including reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMs). Each individual function's performance has made the ODM module ideal for characterizing fiber at 40G and higher in the metro and access network area, said the company.      

According to JDSU, its new MR-ODM module is the industry’s only CD, PMD and AP analyzer with measurement points across the SCL-bands (1450-1640nm). Featuring fast acquisition times, the new module is test capable via non-bi-directional components (EDFA, filters, and similar components). Also featuring a single input port for any test configuration, the MR-ODM module has internal and on-line wavelength referencing. It is compatible with plug-in or handheld broadband sources at the far end of the fiber under test, said the company.
 
 “Cable and telecom network operators deploying fiber networks to meet growing broadband demand need the right tools to ensure fiber links operate flawlessly,” said Enzo di Luigi, general manager in JDSU’s communications test and measurement business segment.  “JDSU meets this challenge by enabling efficiency through an integrated solution and offering the highest dispersion performance available in a field test solution by validating about 400 acquisition points in less than 30 seconds.”

JDSU offers its communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. It offers optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace and defense, and decorative applications.