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FTB-5600 - Distributed PMD analyzer

Overview
The only distributed polarization mode dispersion (PMD) analyzer on the market, offering simplified PMD assessment for identification of faulty sections on links.
FTB-5600 - Distributed PMD analyzer

Key features

  • Locates fiber sections that are large contributors to the total PMD of a link
  • Makes it possible to isolate and repair only the worst PMD sections of the fiber cable
  • Allows the cost-effective upgrade of a fiber network otherwise limited in speed by PMD
  • Helps identify small changes that can boost the entire network’s performance

Applications

  • Polarization mode dispersion (PMD)

Specifications

Technical specifications
All specifications valid at 23 °C ± 2 °C with an FC/APC connector, unless otherwise specified.
Wavelength range (nm)1520 to 1580
Maximum cumulative PMD (ps)≥20
Minimum measurable cumulative PMD (ps)0.1a
Cumulative PMD uncertainty (ps)± (0.1 + 5 % x PMD)b
PMD dynamic range (dB)15c
Distance uncertainty (OTDR) (m)±10d
a. With the lowest PMD resolution.
b. For 100 SOP, 100 ns pulse and 2 km spatial smoothing filter. Based on a single strong-coupling PMD emulator.
c. For 275 ns pulse, 2000 averages, 4 km spatial smoothing filter, fiber-dependent.
d. Does not include contribution of the fiber index uncertainty.
e. Up to 40 °C.
General specifications
Size (H x W x D)96 mm x 75 mm x 281 mm (3 ¾ in x 3 in x 11 in)
Weight2 kg (4.4 lb)
TemperatureOperating: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage: –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)
Relative humidity0 % to 93 % non-condensinge