Yokogawa has launched a new optical spectrum analyzer (OSA)
FormFactor's fast photonic wafer probers enable rapid tests through faster photonic alignment than previously possible. (Credit: FormFactor Inc)
Integration, automation, collaboration, customisation and designing for testing and manufacturability will help component, module and system makers expand with lower costs, finds Andy Extance
The new PDL1 polarisation dependent loss meter from JGR Optics is now available
Viavi has introduced the Map mOSA module, bringing optical spectrum analysis to its optical manufacturing test system.
Viavi Solutions has expanded its ONT solution portfolio with the 800G FLEX XPM Module
Viavi Solutions has introduced the Fusion JMEP 10, a smart, small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) Gigabit Ethernet transceiver for network test, turn-up and performance monitoring up to 10GbE.
A glance at the current market for test and measurement equipment, and some of the latest developments available
Optical transceiver manufacturer, InnoLight Technology and test and measurement vendor, Spirent Communications have successfully validated 800G optical transceiver interoperability.
VeEX has introduced the general availability of its MTTplus-340 advanced multi-service test module.
The Focis Lightning connector microscope from AFL provides a complete pass/fail analysis for a 12 or 24-fibre MPO connector and each individual fibre in 15 seconds.
FormFactor's fast photonic wafer probers enable rapid tests through faster photonic alignment than previously possible. (Credit: FormFactor Inc)
To some, optical communication product buyers’ expectation that prices continually fall may seem a strange and unnecessary pressure on vendors.
Image credit: Christoph Burgstedt/Shutterstock.com
The submarine cable industry is still a very healthy one, with figures from Research and Markets predicting that it will reach $30.8bn by 2026.
Image credit: Farknot Architect/Shutterstock.com
The drive toward 5G and beyond has been a key factor in the demand for higher bandwidth and more reliable networks. This has, in turn, brought about a greater appetite for intelligent infrastructure supported by automation.
Image credit: kmls/Shutterstock.com
Arguably one of the biggest topics in optical communications in the past two years has been fifth-generation coherent optics, with a raft of trials and demonstrations, highlighting 800G wavelength achievements taking place.
Image credit: nutalina/Shutterstock.com
Fibre deployment is currently taking place at pace throughout the world. According to the latest study from research firm, Global Industry Analysts (GIA), the global FTTH/B market is predicted to reach S31.3bn by 2026.
Fibre networks have allowed 5G trials to take place across areas of South Africa such as Port Elizabeth (MD_Photography/Shutterstock.com)
Kithinji Muriungi of KamsHub presented at this year’s OFC, focusing on how fibre technology in Africa might look in 2030
Jay Tourigny takes a look at cleaning techniques and which are suited for different applications
