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FTB-5500B - PMD analyzer

Delivers fast and reliable performance in a field-ready unit for all chromatic and polarization dispersion testing needs, from verifying the capacity of legacy fiber to upgrading a network to a given rate.

Key features

Less than five-second testing time for any PMD range
No autocorrelation peak, for enhanced accuracy
NIST traceable
Compliant with TIA-FOTP-124A standard
Patented design*: test through EDFAs
100 Gbit/s-ready
Based on the General Interferometric Technique (GINTY)

Description

Combining CD and PMD for precise link characterization

Designed for ultra-longhaul and 40/100 Gbit/s (and higher) applications, EXFO’s FTB-5500B PMD and FTB-5800 CD analyzer combo provides you with the speed, accuracy and high performance you need to ensure high-quality network services. Housed in the expert FTB-500 platform, the FTB-5500B and FTB-5800 test modules survive splashes, knocks and drops—ideal for CO and field conditions.

Measuring polarization mode dispersion the fast way

Polarization mode dispersion (PMD) represents a significant danger to both legacy and newly deployed networks because high PMD can induce Bit Error Rate (BER). EXFO’s FTB- 5500B PMD Analyzer helps you get ahead in the field. Whether you need to verify the capacity of legacy fiber or upgrade a network to any speed, the modular FTB-5500B is fast, reliable and ready to go.

Resources

All resources
Webinar
When and why does polarization mode dispersion (PMD) compensation fail in 40G/100G+ coherent systems? - English (May 16, 2023)
Webinar
New Impairments in DWDM Networks - English (May 16, 2023)
Reference guides
PMD Issues in Advanced, Very High-Speed Networks - English (December 03, 2013)
Reference guides
PMD Issues in Advanced, Very High-Speed Networks - 中文 (December 03, 2013)
Spec sheet
FTB-5500B/FTB-5800 PMD and CD analyzers - English (United States) (September 03, 2020)
Spec sheet
FTB-5500B/FTB-5800 PMD and CD analyzers - 中文(中国) (September 03, 2020)
Spec sheet
FTB-5500B/FTB-5800 PMD and CD analyzers - Français (September 03, 2020)
White papers
Dispersion Testing in Mobile Backhaul Deployments - English (March 26, 2015)
White papers
Dispersion Testing in Mobile Backhaul Deployments - 中文 (March 26, 2015)
Brochures and catalogs
High-Speed Product Portfolio - English (October 06, 2014)
Brochures and catalogs
High-Speed Product Portfolio - 中文 (October 06, 2014)
Brochures and catalogs
High-Speed Product Portfolio - Deutsch (October 06, 2014)
Application notes
Polarization of Light in Fiber Causes Signal Dispersion - English (August 21, 2011)
Reference guides
100G/400G Testing Guide - English (United States) (October 24, 2018)
Reference guides
100G/400G Testing Guide - 中文(中国) (October 24, 2018)
Brochures and catalogs
Test solutions for submarine networks - English (February 17, 2023)
User manual
FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer - English (December 15, 2015)
User manual
FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer - 中文 (December 15, 2015)
User manual
FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer - Español (December 15, 2015)
User manual
FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer - Deutsch (December 15, 2015)
User manual
FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer - 日本語 (December 15, 2015)

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