1. Optical networks to be characterized
1.1 Network characterization – Definition and purpose
The tools and parameters for measuring cables and optical fibers may depend on the type of network. From a reflectometry point of view, networks can be classified firstly according to their length (long-distance, medium-distance such as metropolitan networks and short-distance such as access networks, local networks, corporate networks). The type of fiber, single-mode or multi-mode, is another possible differentiation criterion, as is the type of architecture: point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, ring or other topologies.
Since OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) requires only one network access point, measurements can always be reduced to point-to-point measurements, with the exception of passive...
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Bibliography
Standardization
- Laser safety – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements - NF EN 60825-1 - 01-08
- Calibration of optical time domain reflectometers (OTDR) – Part 1: OTDR for single-mode fibers - NF EN 61746-1 - 2014
- Laser safety – Part 1: Equipment classification, specifications and user guide - IEC 60825-1 - 1998
- Calibration of optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR) – Part 1: OTDR for single mode fibres...
Training
Organization ARUFOG Training reference n° 08-FOR : OTDR : Operation, use and interpretation of results – Trainer CHAMPAVÈRE (A.) (VIAVI) http://www.arufog.org
Solutions/GuidOptix http://www.guidoptix.com
Directory
Main manufacturers – Field reflectometer manufacturers
• French manufacturer/European manufacturers :
VIAVI (ex-Schlumberger, Enertec, WWG, Acterna, JDSU) https://www.viavisolutions.com/fr-fr
(Note: Fiber Optics Division, R&D and reflectometer production at Saint-Étienne)
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