JDSU Introduces DWDM And CWDM Fiber Analysis Module For Field Testers

San Jose, CA -- JDSU announced the release of a new module for its T-BERD and MTS-8000 platform that helps carriers deliver data services, including those transmitted by CWDM. The module design incorporates three test processes without disengaging from the fiber being analyzed. This further enables service providers to deploy all metro network services in one package, the T-BERD and MTS-8000. Also an element of JDSU's T&M solutions for the Agile Optical Network (AON), the module gives network operators independent visibility into network configurations at the wavelength and data services level. The product will be on display at OFC/NFOEC 2006 in Anaheim, California, March 5-10 (JDSU booth #2323).

The new functions include polarization mode dispersion (PMD). PMD enables the additional features available in the module, spectral attenuation profile (AP) and CWDM and DWDM channel analysis capabilities. This all-in-one combines PMD, AP and xWDM analysis – thereby enabling CWDM and DWDM service provisioning without having to disconnect the fiber under test.

The JDSU method for PMD measurements is internationally recognized by all major standards bodies, including ITU G.650.2, IEC 60793-1-48, and EIA/TIA 455 FOTP-113.

"CWDM transmission is becoming a key delivery system for triple-play services due to its inherent ability to drive cost savings," said Enzo di Luigi, general manager of JDSU's fiber optics Test and Measurement group. "The JDSU T-BERD/MTS-8000 not only enables CWDM, but also DWDM and PMD, providing a truly all-in-one solution that is both capex- and opex-friendly."

Combining multiple test capabilities with levels of field modularity, JDSU's T-BERD/MTS-8000 is a scalable field platform for provisioning and maintaining short-haul, long-haul, FTTx, Metro, CWDM, transport, data and DWDM networks. Advanced modularity enables the T-BERD/MTS-8000 to integrate options for video microscope, VFL, light source, power meter, and optical talk set with application modules for SONET, SDH, Ethernet, multi-mode and single mode OTDRs, PMD, spectral attenuation, CD, WDM, and single-port and dual-port OSA.

The T-BERD/MTS-8000 was released globally in October 2003 as the MTS-8000.

SOURCE: JDSU