Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) has added a pair of new products to its fiber test and measurement portfolio. The OTDR 2.0 is a redesign of the company’s OTDR offerings that enables faster, more reliable measurements and a better user experience, while SmartPocket V2 offers a family of optical power meters, light sources, and loss test kits, according to the company.
The OTDR 2.0 features a modern touch gesture interface and guided, automated workflow to simplify real-time operation for technicians of any experience level, VIAVI says. The modular design enables migration of fiber test capabilities across VIAVI platforms, including T-BERD/MTS, OneAdvisor, and CellAdvisor 5G. OTDR 2.0 is designed to provide a comprehensive range of fiber and service layer tests, from basic fiber certification to automated bi-directional characterization.
SmartPocket V2, meanwhile, is based on VIAVI’s SmartPocket line and targets fiber testing, activation, and troubleshooting requirements. The SmartPocket V2 family will enable improved technician speed and accuracy, even when deploying next-generation technologies, VIAVI asserts.
“Since Corning invented optical fiber in 1970, we have been continually innovating fiber and connectivity solutions to transform today’s networks,” commented Brian Rhoney, director of data center market development at Corning. “As we enable providers to bring high-speed fiber closer to the end-user with next-generation technologies such as high-density cables, testing practices and tools also need continued transformation. We believe the latest fiber test solutions from VIAVI have done just that.”
“Service providers are under pressure to increase their fiber footprint, completing massive deployments – to homes, businesses, data centers, and 5G cell sites – while striving to maintain quality of experience and reduce operational expenses,” added Koji Okamoto, vice president, Fiber and Access Business at VIAVI. “The ability to capture faster, more reliable fiber test measurements with simple to use, automated solutions means that service providers can reduce contractor costs without sacrificing deployment pace or quality of experience, improving performance and operational efficiency for the life of the network.”
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