Application Notes

Application Notes

Application Notes

AN-147 Mechanical Shock Testing for Insertion Loss and Return Loss of Optical Connectors and Components application Note

AN-147 Mechanical Shock Testing for Insertion Loss and Return Loss of Optical Connectors and Components

April 19, 2021
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AN-146 Analyzing Dynamic Fiber Optic Components Using the OP740: Optical Switches

March 16, 2021
AN-145 Measuring ILRL and Verifying Polarity

AN-145 Measuring ILRL and Verifying Polarity

October 26, 2020
Short cables are becoming more common. But smaller cables can be a problem when testing for Optical Return Loss. Most Return Loss Meters have a difficult time accurately measuring these cables. In this Application Note we'll walk you through some options so you can get accurate measurements needed on these short cables.

AN-143 Insertion Loss and Return Loss Testing of Short Cables and Assemblies (including TOSA and cassettes)

December 10, 2019
AN-117 Measuring Insertion Loss and Return Loss of Hybrid Cables in OPL-MAX

AN-117 Measuring Insertion Loss and Return Loss of Hybrid Cables in OPL-MAX

September 3, 2019
AN-141 Bidirectional Multifiber Insertion and Return Loss Testing Using OP940 and OP721

AN-141 Bidirectional Multifiber Insertion and Return Loss Testing Using OP940 and OP721

August 8, 2018
AN-116 Performing ILRL Measurements Using a Single-Channel OP940

AN-116 Performing ILRL Measurements Using a Single-Channel OP940

June 8, 2017
AN-137 Preventing Damage to Optical Connectors

AN-137 Preventing Damage to Optical Connectors

August 1, 2016
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AN-135 Launch Conditions for Multimode Testing

March 9, 2016
AN-111 Measuring Insertion Loss and Return Loss on Hybrid Cables

AN-111 Measuring Insertion Loss and Return Loss on Hybrid Cables

January 17, 2016
AN-128 Ensuring Accurate Return Loss Measurement

AN-128 Ensuring Accurate Return Loss Measurement

November 17, 2015
AN-112 Testing Insertion Loss and Return Loss on Ribbon Fiber Fanouts with OPL-MAX

AN-112 Testing Insertion Loss and Return Loss on Ribbon Fiber Fanouts with OPL-MAX

April 27, 2015
AN-140 RL Testing for APC Terminated Cables using the OP940 Front Panel

AN-140 RL Testing for APC Terminated Cables using the OP940 Front Panel

January 14, 2015
AN-132 SAVer Cable Short Instructions

AN-132 SAVer Cable Short Instructions

January 30, 2014
AN-125 Bend-Insensitive Multimode Fiber (BIMMF)

AN-125 Bend-Insensitive Multimode Fiber (BIMMF)

January 30, 2014
AN-121 Stability Measurement Application for 500 Series Optical Power Meter / Sensor

AN-121 Stability Measurement Application for 500 Series Optical Power Meter / Sensor

January 29, 2014
AN-113 Bidirectional MultiFiber Insertion and Return Loss Testing Using OP725-OP940 and Two OP720s

AN-113 Bidirectional MultiFiber Insertion and Return Loss Testing Using OP725-OP940 and Two OP720s

January 29, 2014
AN-105 OP930-D Functionality

AN-105 OP930-D Functionality

January 28, 2014
AN-127 Measuring Return Loss on Short Cables: A Detailed Approach

AN-127 Measuring Return Loss on Short Cables: A Detailed Approach

January 28, 2014
AN-126 Measuring Accurate Return Loss through Optical Components

AN-126 Measuring Accurate Return Loss through Optical Components

January 28, 2014
AN-110 - IL/RL on Short Cables Application Note feature image

AN-110 Insertion Loss and Return Loss on Short Cables (OP930)

January 16, 2014
AN-114 RL Testing for APC Terminated Cables

AN-114 RL Testing for APC Terminated Cables

January 15, 2014
AN-115 Referencing Return Loss Using the MTP Reference Reflector

AN-115 Referencing Return Loss Using the MTP Reference Reflector

January 13, 2014
AN-109 Verifying Continuity with fiber MAP

AN-109 Verifying Continuity with fiber MAP

January 9, 2014
AN108- Test Procedure -for SC-LC Hybrid Cables Application Note feature image

AN-108 Test Procedure for SC-LC Hybrid Cables (OPL-PRO 930)

January 9, 2014
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AN-101 Bar Code Scanning

August 7, 2013
AN-103 Measuring ILRL for Unlike Connectors Using a Golden Cable and Bi-Directional Return Loss Meter

AN-103 Measuring ILRL for Unlike Connectors Using a Golden Cable and Bi-Directional Return Loss Meter

June 3, 2013
AN-102 Polarity Verification through Loss Testing on Duplex Cables

AN-102 Polarity Verification through Loss Testing on Duplex Cables

June 3, 2013