For many years, communications network equipment manufacturers performed most of the lab testing efforts when designing and certifying their gear for use in the field by their customers. Now that fiber optic systems are the norm around the world for driving communications, many of the equipment users themselves are testing potential devices before deployment to determine the best solution for their own unique needs. Financial service providers, utilities, local governments, and smaller regional internet providers have recognized that having even a small and efficient lab setup where they can simulate their network and train technicians can go a long way in optimizing their operations.
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fiber optic training,
optical fiber spools,
test lab,
fiber optic network simulator,
optical time delay
Simulating real-world fiber optic links and time delays in the lab environment is both a frequent and necessary task for engineers performing R&D and equipment certification testing processes. With the evolution to more advanced network architecture, increasing speeds of 400G and beyond, and latency always being a key element, replicating the field network as closely as possible in the lab is critical to ensure systems will perform as expected post-deployment.
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optical fiber spools,
fiber latency,
fiber optic network simulator,
optical time delay,
latency simulator
This year’s OFC conference in San Diego will be another showcase of innovative new and future technologies. With fiber optic communication and networking equipment continuing to evolve, testing procedures and setups must also grow and change as part of the process. Engineers are then often faced with a challenge - how can they continue to add and integrate new systems and the appropriate connectivity infrastructure in a finite amount of lab space? While some may benefit from new facility expansions, the luxury of additional square footage and rack space isn't often the case for most.
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optical fiber spools,
fiber optic network simulator,
optical time delay
It is well known that fiber optics are at the heart of data-focused industries such as telecommunications, cable, and enterprise networking. But fiber optic technology also plays a critical role for utility providers such as electric, gas, and water. Simulating the network and testing for latency are keys to successfully deploying fiber networks in the utilities industry.
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optical fiber spools,
fiber optic network simulator,
simulate latency,
utilities
The fact that fiber optics are used in the transmission of light-signal data is widely known, as is the fact that separated ways are required to allow those signals to arrive at their intended destination. Typically speaking, there are two types of network that are employed to achieve this goal:
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WDM,
pon network,
fiber optic network simulator,
lgx splitter,
pon simulator
The versatile Fiber Lab 750 from M2 Optics offers multiple lengths of optical fiber in just 3RU, saving 50% or more rack space for engineers.
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fiber optic network simulator,
optical delay line,
fiber coil,
latency simulator
This new, free whitepaper from M2 Optics Inc. discusses the importance of simulating a physical fiber optic network in the laboratory and best practices for achieving maximum results.
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optical fiber,
m2 optics,
optical fiber spools,
100G,
network simulation,
fiber optic network simulator
