Acterna's New Optical Modules Make Testing High-Speed Metro Networks and Equipment Easier.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2001 Portable Acterna ONT-50 and ANT-10Gig Offer Comprehensive Solutions for SONET/SDH Networks Acterna (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ACTR ACTR American Council of Teachers of Russian ACTR Actuator ACTR Association for Canadian Theatre Research ACTR A Christmas To Remember ACTR Assistant Contract Technical Representative (NMCI liaison) ) today announced enhancements to its suite of optical network and SONET/SDH testers that make it easier for communication companies to test high-speed backbone and emerging metro networks Metro Networks is a broadcasting outsourcing company based in Houston, Texas. It is a subsidiary of Westwood One, which is managed by CBS Radio. The company operates a number of local and regional news and traffic facilities that provide regular reports to affiliates, together with . The new modules for the Acterna ONT-50 and ANT-10Gig testers provide all-in-one, portable, 10-Gbps test solutions for optical and SONET/SDH networks, respectively. Acterna ONT-50 The new 10-gig module for Acterna's ONT-50 now measures all optical bit rates up to 10 Gbps, making it the most complete digital and optical DWDM (Dense WDM) The term given to wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) when significantly more channels were being added. Since WDM is increasingly more "dense" all the time, both terms are used synonymously. See WDM. DWDM - wavelength division multiplexing solution available for field use. The tester can be equipped with up to four of these modules, making it suitable for testing 40-Gbps tributaries. When these capabilities are combined with the ONT-50's powerful optical spectrum analyzer A hardware device or software used to examine the frequency and power components of a signal. It provides more information than an oscilloscope, because it can display the signals over a range of frequencies. (OSA 1. OSA - Open Scripting Architecture. 2. OSA - Open System Architecture. ) and Q-factor analysis functions, engineers and network operators can perform all tests required during optical system installation and maintenance and optical component verification for 10-Gbps DWDM networks. Released this year, the ONT-50 was the first portable tester to combine optical and digital testing into a single unit. It features a modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. that allows easy upgrades, as well as powerful software and remote Web-based monitoring. Acterna ANT-10Gig With Acterna's ANT-10Gig SONET/SDH test solution, users can now conduct 10-Gbps analysis of two wavelengths in the core metro network. The tester now supports both 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths, essential for short-haul links in the metro network, in a single unit. The ANT-10Gig will help manufacturers reduce time to revenue by quickly ensuring the proper functioning of SONET/SDH networks. It will also assist service providers by reducing the time required to troubleshoot To find out why something does not work and to fix the problem. Troubleshooting a computer often requires determining whether the problem is due to malfunctioning hardware or buggy or out-of-date software. See debug. problems in the metro network. The ANT-10Gig was the first solution to test SONET and SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) The European counterpart to SONET. See SONET. SDH - Synchronous Digital Hierarchy backbones at the 10-Gbps level and measures bit error rates from 1.5 Mbps to 10 Gbps. The tester also offers industry-compliant measurements at OC-192/STM-64 for jitter A flicker or fluctuation in a transmission signal or display image. The term is used in several ways, but it always refers to some offset of time and space from the norm. For example, in a network transmission, jitter would be a bit arriving either ahead or behind a standard clock cycle and wander. Jitter, which results from shifted signals, and wander, which is caused by improper timing, can cause audible A protected MP3 file format from the Audible.com audio download service. See Audible.com. line interference if not measured and controlled. "As high-speed networking accelerates to the metro market, testing plays a critical role in the successful deployment of optical networks," said Guido Frangenberg, director of product marketing, Acterna Optical Transport Division. "With these enhancements, Acterna has made it possible for the lab and field technician to have a complete test toolkit. This streamlined testing approach translates into time and cost savings." The modules for the ONT-50 and ANT 10Gig will be available early 2002. About Acterna Optical Transport Solutions Acterna is the world's market leader in optical transport network testing and management equipment. The company's complete portfolio of optical testing equipment is used to help manufacture, deploy, manage and optimize high-speed fiber optic networks being built around the world to connect businesses and homes to the Internet, voice and data networks. A technology leader, Acterna was the first company in the industry to introduce a 10-Gigabit field-service instrument. About Acterna Acterna is the world's largest provider of test and management solutions for optical transport, access and cable networks, and the second largest communications test company overall. Focused entirely on providing equipment, software, systems and services, Acterna helps customers develop, install, manufacture and maintain their optical transport, access, cable, data/IP and wireless networks. The company serves customers in more than 80 countries. Acterna is a subsidiary of Acterna Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTR). Information about Acterna can be found on the Web at www.acterna.com. Note to editors: All company or product names mentioned in this press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Product-related inquiries should be directed to (800) 638-2049. |
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