Acterna Launches Most Complete, All-in-one Field Tester for Optical Networks; Handheld Acterna Media Test Set Eases Installation and Maintenance of Fiber on DWDM Systems.Business Editors GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2002 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 the world's most cost-effective and complete test solution for fiber characterization testing during installation, turn-up and maintenance on dense wavelength division multiplexed (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 ) optical networks. New modules for the Acterna Media Test Set (MTSe) combine optical time domain reflectometer (hardware) Optical Time Domain Reflectometer - A device used to perform Optical Time Domain Reflectometry. (OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) A test instrument that analyzes the light loss in an optical fiber. Used to find faults, splices and bends in the line, it works by sending out a light pulse and measuring its reflection. ), spectral analysis (SA), polarization mode dispersion Polarization mode dispersion (PMD) is a form of modal dispersion where two different polarizations of light in a waveguide, which normally travel at the same speed, travel at different speeds due to random imperfections and asymmetries, causing random spreading of optical pulses. (PMD (Polarization Mode Dispersion) The type of dispersion that occurs in singlemode fiber due to a lack of perfect symmetry in the fiber and from external pressures on the cable. Light travels over singlemode fiber in two polarization states. ) and chromatic dispersion (CD) functions into a single unit, making it the lightest and most complete solution for wide-scale deployment of high-speed networks. The Acterna MTSe will be showcased at OFC, March 19-21, booth 1653, and at CEBIT (CEntrum der Büro und InformationsTechnik, Center for Office and Information Technology) The largest information technology trade show in the world targeted to industry professionals. Organized by Deutsche Messe, AG, Hannover, Germany, www.cebit. , March 13-20, at Hall 13, Stand C76. The MTSe's unique dual-slot design allows field technicians to simultaneously enable OTDR, SA, PMD and CD functions with one unit, which significantly reduces the number of test instruments that must be carried into the field. Able to withstand heavy use, including transport to and from the central office and customer premises, the MTSe is the first dispersion tester that surpasses Telecordia recommendations for durability. The Acterna MTSe's new test functions allow field technicians to fully characterize, or qualify, fiber links to ensure that the fiber can support planned services. Combined CD and OTDR functions are available in a new four-wavelength 1310/1480/1550/1625nm module. In addition, a new PMD module allows technicians to qualify fiber links for high bit rate transmissions up to 10Gbit/s. Field upgradable, these new modules add to the wide range of existing module solutions for the MTSe, which include single-mode and multi-mode OTDR, loss test sets, visual fault locator (VFL VFl ventricular flutter. ), and DWDM channel testing. The new modules will be available late spring, 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 Gbit/s 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 or 301/353-1550. |
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