Book and video join reference database: News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering

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EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has published both a book and video on FTTx technology and testing as part of its series of reference materials on next-generation networking technologies. The book: 'FTTx PON technology and testing', provides telecomms engineers, technicians, managers and students with a detailed review of what has been done so far in this relatively new area of expertise. It covers: PON-related technical aspects, specifications and performance requirements; passive optical network types (broadband, gigabit-capable and Ethernet-ready), including each one's optical and protocol network layer specifics; related testing requirements and solutions, presented and illustrated both from the network service provider and installer/maintainer standpoint; and international standards, useful definitions and acronyms.

The video: 'Testing and troubleshooting FTTx networks: a practical approach', presents expert information on FTTx architecture, testing and troubleshooting.

This discusses: basic fibre theory and the importance of proper handling and care: and key parameters to test and characterise during construction and service activation.

As the industry's recognised FTTx testing leader, EXFO strives to share its technological expertise with customers worldwide.

Details about these and other EXFO reference materials can be found on the company's website.

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