EXFO

Quebec City, QC G1M 2K2

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About EXFO

The communications industry's test, monitoring and analytics experts.
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Product Summary

EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisors to fixed and mobile network operators, hyperscalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector.

Contact

400 Godin Ave
Quebec City, QC G1M 2K2
Canada
https://www.exfo.com/en/
418-683-0211
418-683-2170

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EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for fixed and mobile network operators, webscale companies and equipment manufacturers in the global communications industry. Our customers count on us to deliver superior network performance, service reliability and subscriber insights. They count on our unique blend of equipment, software and services to accelerate digital transformations related to fiber, 4G/LTE and 5G deployments. They count on our expertise with automation, real-time troubleshooting and big data analytics, which are critical to their business performance. We’ve spent over 30 years earning this trust, and today 1,900 EXFO employees in over 25 countries work side by side with our customers in the lab, field, data center and beyond.

Products

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FTXB 88480 Series
Other Test, Measurement & Network Management Products

FTBx-88480 Series – dual-port 1G-400G tester, ready for 800G whenever you are—with a simple software upgrade

Compact, multiservice dual-port testing (1G-400G, 400ZR, and 400ZR+). Includes EXFO’s modular Open Transceiver System (OTS). Software upgradeable to 800G. View Our Flyer...
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Exclusive Broadband FTTH testing bundle
Fiber Inspection Instruments

NEW! Broadband FTTH testing bundle

Purchase one or more of four select fiber testing solutions and get a 30% discount on our FIP-200 Connector Checker. Offer valid until April 30, 2025. Use promo code PIB-1962....
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Other Optical Network Equipment - Metro

Meet the mini yet mighty AXS-130 mini-OTDR

With its 39/38/39 dB dynamic range and live and/or dark fiber testing capability, the AXS-130 is designed for today’s FTTH/PON deployments and troubleshooting, and suitable for...
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CTP10 System
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Meet OPMLite: Optical testing made simple

OPMLite is the budget-friendly module for the CTP10 system, delivering high-quality insertion loss measurements. Scalable, versatile, and easy to use, it adapts to evolving lab...
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FTBX-88800
Other Test, Measurement & Network Management Products

Unique portable 800G dual-port, dual-test solution

FTBx-88800 Series - 800G test solutions for the lab. Compact, powerful 800G traffic generation and monitoring. Industry’s first portable 800G test solution.
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AXS-120 - Last-mile/Access mini-OTDR

Mini yet mighty, the AXS-120 brings EXFO’s renowned OTDR accuracy, reliability and durability to the field in a compact form factor.

Press Releases

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Dispersion Measurement Instruments

EXFO’s FTBx-570 Dispersion Analyzer Ranks High in 2024 Diamond Technology Reviews

QUEBEC CITY, September 25, 2024 — EXFO, the communications industry’s test, monitoring, and analytics experts, announced today that its FTBx-570 single-ended ...

Videos

OTDR 101: The importance of pre-setting OTDR for proper Pass/Fail
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OTDR 101: The importance of pre-setting OTDR for proper Pass/Fail

Ensure your network's optimal performance with proper OTDR pre-setting. Learn how to set Pass-Fail thresholds before testing to meet network operator requirements and industry...
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400G Deployment Trends with EXFO

Sophie Legault, director, product management at EXFO, discusses the factors driving 400G deployments and what may come next with Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy.
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EXFO amps up next-gen optics testing

The most impressive aspect of EXFO’s participation in OFC 2022 was collaboration with 7 partnering vendor companies as well as interoperability demos with OIF and Ethernet Alliance...
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EXFO accelerates high-speed Ethernet

EXFO’s participation in the interoperability demo at OFC with other Ethernet Alliance members highlighted the importance of testing to support key technologies and next-generation...
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EXFO talks 5G transport challenges

Innovations such as FlexE and eCPRI will move 5G forward while ensuring it co-exists harmoniously with 4G. At ECOC, EXFO’s Sophie Legault spoke about these and other emerging ...
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Network evolution starts in the labs

As networks continue to evolve, test and measurement companies must remain at the cutting edge of technologies. Testing has become an essential component to integrate in processes...
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EXFO FTBx-88460 Power Blazer – Multiservice 400G Test Solution

The EXFO FTBx-88460 Power Blazer – Multiservice 400G test solution covers the full 400G ecosystem, including 400GbE, Flex-E, OTUCn/Flex-O, and transceivers. Its modular Open Transceiver...

Resources

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On Topic: Metro Network Evolution

The metro network continues to evolve. As service providers have built out fiber in metro areas, they have offered Ethernet-based data services to businesses and other providers...
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OTDR PON Testing
OTDRs

APPLICATION NOTE: OTDR PON Testing: The Chanllenges-The Solution

Since the first deployment of passive optical netowrks (PONs), a variety of testing methods have been designed for the verification and troubleshooting of PONs such as testing...

Blogs

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Active Ethernet FTTH/B Equipment

Join EXFO @ FTTH Conference 2025

Automated test and monitoring solutions, both remote and field, that cover the end-to-end FTTH network lifecycle.
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Training and Education

Become an EXFO-certified contractor

The ECC program is designed to train contractors across the Americas and the EMEA on key technical aspects of fiber-optic networks. It also covers the use of EXFO solutions, enabling...
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Other Test, Measurement & Network Management Products

How EXFO and Sunsight provide a unified solution for efficient wireless network management

EXFO and Sunsight have teamed up to offer contractors and mobile network operators (MNOs) a complete toolkit for the efficient certification and maintenance of cell site installations...

Articles

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AFL, EXFO, US Signal and VIAVI to participate in Lightwave+BTR’s high-speed networking event

The virtual event will provide new educational opportunities to learn about new broadband and optical innovations impacting the high-speed networking sector.
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EXFO: FTBx-570 Dispersion analyzer for both CD and PMD

EXFO’s FTBx-570–single-ended dispersion analyzer is a solution for single-ended CD/PMD testing. According to the ITU-T G.650.3 standard, complete fiber characterization...
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EXFO serves up a new single-ended dispersion tester

The vendor claims the new FTBx-570 solution can provide faster and more accurate validation for fiber characterization.
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EXFO has upgraded its PXM/LXM instrument line.
Network Test

EXFO enhances PXM/LXM OLTS line for MPO connector certification

The test and measurement specialist has added a multimode fiber version of the instrument as well as added new certification features to the existing PXM/LXM OLTS.
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EXFO, Telescent pair for monitoring, diagnostics of reconfigurable networks

The combination has resulted in the addition of EXFO-produced diagnostic capabilities to Telescent’s Gen 4 Network Topology Manager (G4 NTM), an automated interconnect system....
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UK’s National Grid taps EXFO for fiber monitoring pilot

The effort calls for National Grid to also leverage Torrance, CA based Intellisense Systems’ micro weather station (MWS) Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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Network Test

EXFO offers FTBx-88480 400G dual-port field test module

The module can test today’s widely used 100G optical transceivers as well as 400G transceivers as they are deployed in the network. A 112G electrical lane design further enables...
Mergers & Acquisitions

EXFO buys EHVA for PIC testing and automation

EXFO has expanded its portfolio for testing photonic integrated circuits (PICs) via the acquisition of Quebec City based EHVA. EHVA offers PIC test stations, unified test automation...
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Broadband

EXFO deploys remote fiber network testing, monitoring for Gigaclear's rural FTTP buildout

EXFO said its technology will allow the ISP to ensure “first time right” deployment to reduce fault finding and truck rolls during operation, and rapid fault identification once...
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UK’s Gigaclear using EXFO for rural FTTH fiber monitoring

The FTTP test equipment is expected to help ensure proper deployments as well as operation.

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Fiber Inspection Instruments

Flip your mindset about fiber inspection!

In our previous blogpost on connector inspection in the FTTH context, we touched upon why checking connectors remains relevant for broadband service activation and ...
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The Impact of Dispersion on Today’s Networks

Let’s answer some of the more common questions about the impact of chromatic dispersion and polarization mode dispersion on today’s networks.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

EXFO, VIAVI assume battle stations ahead of special shareholder meeting

Lamonde describes the choice before shareholders August 13 as a win-win regardless of which way the vote goes. “Shareholders will have two good options,” he said. Not surprisingly...
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Hyperoptic using EXFO’s Nova Fiber remote fiber test system for UK FTTP roll-out

The network operator’s technicians will use Nova Fiber to ensure proper deployment of these new fiber broadband networks.
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EXFO’s Lamonde to VIAVI: Go away!

EXFO’s board, with Lamonde and CEO Philippe Moran recused, decided not to pursue VIAVI’s offer further.
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EXFO’s founder to take company private

The test and measurement technology firm has agreed to be acquired by 11172239 Canada Inc., a corporation EXFO's founder and majority shareholder, Germain Lamonde, controls.
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The FIP-500 uniquely delivers accurate results repeatedly for both single- and multi-fiber. With innovative image capture techniques powering its leading optical performance, ...
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Video: Overcoming E2E transceiver testing challenges

Stephane Chabot, vice president, Test & Measurement Division at EXFO, discusses the challenges transceiver developers and manufacturers face today. He then describes how Design...
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EXFO completes InOpticals acquisition

EXFO expects the addition of InOpticals’ sampling oscilloscopes, bit-error rate testers (BERTs), and other test instruments will strengthen its support of requirements for 400G...
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Best Practices for Validating 400G+ Transceivers

To maintain speed of production, manufacturers need simplified instruments capable of providing quick and accurate transceiver evaluation and validation.
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EXFO to buy manufacturing and R&D test instrument company InOpticals

Founded in 2017, Taiwan-based InOpticals develops sampling oscilloscopes, bit-error rate testers (BERTs), and other test instruments for use by manufacturers of optical transponders...
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Latest Ethernet Alliance High-Speed Networking Plugfest has 97% pass rate

If the latest Ethernet Alliance High Speed Networking (HSN) Plugfest is any indication, industry is making significant progress toward developing multivendor interoperable high...
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EXFO positions Optical Xplorer as optical fiber multimeter

The Optical Xplorer combines power meter, optical loss measurement, and light source functions with the ability to locate faults in the manner of OTDRs.
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2019 Lightwave Innovation Reviews Honorees

For the sixth year of our optical communications technology recognition program, we’ve gone back to basics. As always, we invited technology developers to submit products in various...
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EXFO FTBx-88460 Power Blazer – Multiservice 400G Test Solution

Covering the full 400G ecosystem – 400G Ethernet, Flex-E, OTUCn/Flex-O, and transceivers – and featuring EXFO's Open Transceiver System (OTS), a modular design allowing compatibility...
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EXFO ConnectorMax MPO Link Test Solution

The EXFO ConnectorMax MPO Link Test Solution takes the three essential tests needed to validate MPO-12 and MPO-24 links—polarity, continuity, and connector cleanliness—and combines...
High-Speed Networks

MissiON R&E network conducts terabit transmission trial

Mississippi-based communications services provider C Spire says it collaborated with optical technology vendors Nokia and EXFO (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) to enable a trial of terabit...
Network Test

Tier 1 service provider chooses EXFO Ontology network topology software

EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) says it has won a contract worth $4.9 million to supply a U.S. Tier 1 service provider with the test and measurement technology provider’s EXFO...
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100G Multiservice Test Module — FTBx–88200NGE Power Blazer

EXFO’s next-generation, 100G, advanced multiservice test solution with CFP4 and QSFP28interfaces.Key Features:- Integrated CFP4 and QSFP28 interfaces for testing next-generation...
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FTB-890 NetBlazer

Efficiently turn up and troubleshoot 64K circuits up to 100G networks smarter, simpler and faster. Key features include comprehensive testing for DSn/PDH, ISDN, SONET/SDH, OTN...
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Benchtop Optical Kits — LTK-1

Flexible and Affordable High-Performance Benchtop Power Meter on New LTB-1 PlatformThe LTK-1 combines the FTB-1750 power meter module with the new LTB-1 platform. The kit delivers...
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MaxTester 940/945 Telco OLTS

First tablet-inspired, multifunction optical loss test set (OLTS) delivering insertion loss, optical return loss and fiber length measurements at two wavelengths in five seconds...
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High-Speed Portable Field Testers — NetBlazer V2 Series

The ongoing transition toward a converged network infrastructure for legacy DSn/PDH, ISDN, SONET/SDH, OTN, Fibre Channel, requires a test tool that can cover a wide range of interfaces...
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Fiber Inspection Probe — FIP-400B

This intelligent and automated test tool transforms fiber inspection into a faster and simplified one-step process providing accurate and consistent test results, and preventing...
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PON/Metro OTDR — MaxTester 730B

Fully featured, entry-level, dedicated OTDR with tablet-inspired design, suitable for metro and optimized to test through optical splitters, for seamless end-to-end FTTH characterizatio...
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Intelligent Optical Link Mapper — iOLM

Using automated multipulse acquisitions and advanced algorithms, the iOLM is an OTDR-based application that delivers detailed information on every element on the link, in a single...
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PON FTTx/MDU OTDR — FTB-730

Perfect for fiber installers to seamlessly characterize splitters in PON FTTx and MDU applications.
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Copper, DSL and Multiplay Test Set — MaxTester 635

A fast, easy-to-use and cost-effective solution for installing and activating multiplay services over copper/ADSL2+/VDSL2 and Ethernet.
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MaxTester 940 Fiber Certifier OLTS

Optimized for data-center and enterprise tier-1 fiber certification and designed to help installation contractors, network engineers and IT maintenance technicians achieve faster...
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Optical, Ethernet and Multiservice Tester — FTB-700G Series

All-in-one Ethernet/optical solution for field technicians installing, testing and troubleshooting FTTx, fronthaul, backhaul, small-cell, DAS, remote radio head and data center...
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Live Fiber Identifier/Tone Generator — LFD-300B/TG-300B FiberFinder

Performing network upgrade or optical testing requires a fiber to be disconnected. This is often easier said than done, since finding the right connection can be tricky, namely...
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Tunable OTDR — FTBx-740C-DWC

Tunable DWDM OTDR for testing through mux/demux channels to provide complete end-to-end link characterization and troubleshooting of metro Ethernet links and commercial services...
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Data Post-Processing Software — FastReporter 2

From handheld loss, ORL, OTDR and iOLM testing to advanced optical characterization—including PMD and CD—the analysis of fiber-optic T&M data presents various challenges: editing...
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Live Fiber Identifier/Tone Generator — LFD-300B/TG-300B FiberFinder

Combined with the TG-300B Tone Generator, the innovative LFD-300B FiberFinder™ Live Fiber Identifier enables technicians to identify a specific live fiber without having to disconnect...
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MaxTester 940 Fiber Certifier OLTS

Optimized for data-center and enterprise tier-1 fiber certification and designed to help installation contractors, network engineers and IT maintenance technicians achieve faster...
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Fiber Inspection Probe — FIP-435B Wireless

Turn your Android™ device into a fully automated fiber inspection solution delivering fast and consistent test results. With no wires in your way or cumbersome battery pack, it...
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EXFO TFv—Test Function Virtualization

The industry’s first suite of defined offerings that focuses on test function virtualization. EXFO TFv offers all the benefits of virtualization through the seamless enablement...
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FIP-430B

The First Fully Automated Fiber Inspection Probe designed for field tests. This intelligent and automated test tool transforms fiber inspection into a faster and simplified one...
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ITLA Tunable Light Source: IQS-2800

Modular, continuous wave (CW), tunable laser with a high-power output, narrow linewidth and high-resolution tunability for coherent/OFDM transmission and WDM network emulation...
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FG-750 Node iOLM

Provides intelligent test automation in addition to being a specialized OTDR for access network testing. Compared to EXFO’s other portable iOLM solutions, the Node iOLM can define...
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DuoSIM

DuoSIM is a powerful and high-capacity solution that tests the LTE radio access network (RAN) by simulating the user equipment (UE) and evolved packet core (EPC). This easy-to...
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Ethernet One

A centralized Ethernet service activation and monitoring solution that enables network operators to deploy cost-effectively, accelerate time to revenue and boost operational efficiency...
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Synchronization Testing Unit: SyncWatch-110

A highly versatile test and monitoring system for next-generation synchronization technologies, including performance assessment of SyncE and Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588v2...
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Multiservice Tester: FTB-880 NetBlazer

Housed in the FTB-1 Platform, the FTB-880 offers comprehensive, yet simple test suites for field technicians to easily turn up, validate and troubleshoot DSn/PDH, SONET/SDH and...
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Intelligent Optical Link Mapper: FTB-730-iOLM

Using an automated multipulse acquisition approach and filled with advanced algorithms, the iOLM is an OTDR-based application that delivers detailed information on every element...
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Optical Modulation Analyzer: PSO-200

Uses the recognized optical sampling approach of EXFO’s PSO-100 Series Optical Sampling Oscilloscopes, allowing complete characterization of digital signals at 100 Gbit/s and ...
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Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer: FTB-5700

Combines CD and PMD measurement into a highly automated, high-efficiency, single-ended test solution. Accurate, complete 10 Gbit/s, 40 Gbit/s and 100 Gbit/s qualification; Metro...
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10G Multiservice Test Module — FTB/IQS-8830NGE Power Blazer

Comprehensive test suite for the turn-up, circuit validation and troubleshooting of Ethernet, SONET/SDH, OTN, Fibre Channel and SyncE/1588 PTP services up to 10G.
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FIP-430B

The First Fully Automated Fiber Inspection Probe designed for field tests. This intelligent and automated test tool transforms fiber inspection into a faster and simplified one...
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MaxTester 700B

Fully featured, entry-level, dedicated OTDR with tablet-inspired design, optimized to test through optical splitters, for seamless end-to-end FTTH characterization and troubleshooting...
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ITLA Tunable Light Source: IQS-2800

Modular, continuous wave (CW), tunable laser with a high-power output, narrow linewidth and high-resolution tunability for coherent/OFDM transmission and WDM network emulation...
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FTB-88100NGE Power Blazer Multiservice Test Module

The FTB-88100NGE Power Blazer Multiservice Test Module to address 40G/100G field deployments happening now. The unique FTB-88100NGE Power Blazer is the industry’s smallest field...
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EXFO TFv—Test Function Virtualization

The industry’s first suite of defined offerings that focuses on test function virtualization. EXFO TFv offers all the benefits of virtualization through the seamless enablement...
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FG-750 Node iOLM

Provides intelligent test automation in addition to being a specialized OTDR for access network testing. Compared to EXFO’s other portable iOLM solutions, the Node iOLM can define...
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BV-110 Verifier

The BV-110 Verifier is a critical component of the BrixWorx end-to-end service testing approach. It delivers the essential end-user QoE monitoring as well as the visibility and...
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Ethernet One

A centralized Ethernet service activation and monitoring solution that enables network operators to deploy cost-effectively, accelerate time to revenue and boost operational efficiency...
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Multitechnology Portable Field Tester — NetBlazer V2 Series

A test tool that can cover a wide range of interfaces and rates, without sacrificing portability, speed or cost. Leveraging the powerful, intelligent FTB-1 Pro platform, it streamlines...
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Intelligent Optical Link Mapper: FTB-730-iOLM

Using an automated multipulse acquisition approach and filled with advanced algorithms, the iOLM is an OTDR-based application that delivers detailed information on every element...
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Optical Modulation Analyzer: PSO-200

Uses the recognized optical sampling approach of EXFO’s PSO-100 Series Optical Sampling Oscilloscopes, allowing complete characterization of digital signals at 100 Gbit/s and ...
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Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer: FTB-5700

Combines CD and PMD measurement into a highly automated, high-efficiency, single-ended test solution. Accurate, complete 10 Gbit/s, 40 Gbit/s and 100 Gbit/s qualification; Metro...
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Optical Spectrum Analyzers: FTB-5240S/BP

The first third-party independent Pol-Mux OSA for 40G/100G DWDM Coherent Networks. The new commissioning assistant is the first tool available for Pol-Mux OSNR measurements. Based...
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100G/40G Ethernet & OTN Test Module: FTB-85100G Packet Blazer

The industry’s first compact, portable 100G/40G Ethernet and OTN testing solution. Purpose-built for applications where thorough testing, portability, true ruggedness and ease...