Using Fiber Network Simulation to Certify New Optical Equipment 

Topics: network simulation

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.

Topics: network simulation, latency

Network optimization is pretty challenging and requires effort and expertise. However, as they say, the bitter the challenge, the sweeter the reward. Before you dive into it, do the right amount of research. Once you get the hang of it, the results will amaze you and, well, others!

Topics: network simulation

When the time comes to buy spools of optical fiber for testing and demonstrating communications systems, there are a few items to consider that will help ensure you end up with an ideal setup.  Since it has been proven that following a few best practices will help you get the most out of your fiber, thinking about these four important items in advance will allow you to further qualify your needs as well as speed up the purchasing process.

Topics: optical fiber, network simulation, latency, optical time delays

Often not considered, it is important to remember that looks really do matter!

Topics: optical fiber, network simulation, latency

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.
 

Topics: network simulation

Topics: optical fiber, network simulation

In many cases, the primary focus of a fiber network simulation platform is on the electro-optical equipment at both ends of the fiber optic link.  Since the purpose of network simulators is to evaluate the DUT (Device Under Test) equipment, it only makes sense that this is where the attention will be. However, it is a crucial mistake to forget about both the stability and consistency of the test fiber because the DUT test results (performance, pass/ fail, etc) totally depend on knowing that the optical fiber characteristics are consistent and very reliable.

Topics: optical fiber, network simulation

As the use of fiber optic equipment in communications systems continues to grow worldwide, network simulation testing has become vitally important for vendors seeking to offer their equipment for use in the field.

Topics: network simulation