White Papers
Qualifying FTTH Network before Equipment Installation
Sponsor: JDSU

The first stage of FTTH network deployment is to qualify your network. Download the whitepaper, “Qualifying FTTH Network before Equipment Installation,” to learn how to avoid the #1 cause of troubleshooting in optical networks. This document sets the test requirements for qualifying the fiber portion of a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network prior to equipment installation and turn-up. The steps for... Learn more
The Coolest Compounds
Sponsor: Master Bond, Inc

Through heat dissipation, thermally conductive adhesives and potting compounds play a pivotal role in the protection of today’s electronic circuitry. In tandem with the great growth of the technological sector comes the need for a new generation of innovative, highly advanced solutions capable of reliable performance in the ever increasing temperatures of electronic devices. Master Bond’s white... Learn more
Understanding Low Outgassing Adhesives
Sponsor: Master Bond, Inc

Applications that must meet stringent outgassing requirements now have more adhesive options than ever. If you suspect outgassing could potentially pose a problem in your application, specifying adhesives that comply with the ASTM outgassing standard makes sense. Engineers often want to know whether an adhesive is low outgassing or generic. And while there are cases when nothing but a low... Learn more
Developing a Strategy for Testing 100G Physical Layer
Sponsor: Anritsu Company

The demand for faster data interconnects is resulting in extensive R&D into high-speed physical layer circuits and devices. This paper explores both 100GE and 100G long haul, as well as their respective standards and discusses effective test strategies for each. Learn more
E-book: Triple-Play Service Deployment - A Comprehensive Guide to Test, Measurement, and Service Assurance
Sponsor: JDSU

JDSU offers a free, authoritative resource that presents in-depth guidance on testing FTTx networks and ensuring reliable triple-play service delivery.JDSU offers a free, authoritative resource that presents in-depth guidance on testing FTTx networks and ensuring reliable triple-play service delivery. Learn more
E-book: The JDSU Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing
Sponsor: JDSU

The JDSU Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing is written for fiber optic installers, project managers, telecom technicians, and engineers who need to understand, apply, and correctly measure and record the performance of fiber infrastructures. This first volume reviews the basics in systems, standards, and network architectures and focuses on how to make the most of Optical Time Domain... Learn more
Lightwave Alternatives to PON Editorial Guide
Sponsor: Lightwave Online

EPON and GPON are the bestknown and most widely deployed technologies for fiber to the home (FTTH). But they’re not the only ways to build optical access networks, as telecom carriers, cable MSOs, and municipalities worldwide have demonstrated. Whether your application requires something beyond what the original PON standards specified or you’re looking to ensure the maximum amount of bandwidth... Learn more