The Exfo FTB-5700-CD-PMD is a single-ended dispersion analyzer module that combines chromatic dispersion (CD) and polarization mode dispersion (PMD) measurements into one automated test solution. Designed for the FTB-200 Compact Platform and FTB-400 Universal Test System, it enables fiber characterization from a single location, eliminating the need for remote units or a second technician. This approach reduces operational expenses, simplifies procedures, and accelerates reporting for high-speed data transmission links operating at 10 Gbit/s and beyond.
## Technical Specifications
• **Wavelength Range:** 1475 nm to 1626 nm
• **Dynamic Range:** 25 dB (30 dB without reflector; 32 dB to 37 dB with reflector)
• **Testing Range:** Up to 120 km
• **Measurement Speed:** Results in as little as 25 seconds for CD, PMD, fiber length, and delay measurements
• **Wavelength Pairs:** Over 200 wavelength pairs acquired per PMD measurement
• **Scan Capability:** Tunable scans with multiple acquisitions available for averaging and accuracy optimization
## Key Features
• Single-ended testing from one location reduces truck rolls and operational costs
• Automated operation with single-button test initiation and minimal manual intervention
• User-friendly field interface with pass/fail indicators displayed on a single screen
• Unified test file and report consolidating both CD and PMD results
• Support for multiple fiber types: Telecommunication (strong coupling) and Polarization-Maintaining (weak coupling)
• Configurable measurement thresholds
• Differential group delay (DGD) and state of polarization (SOP) analysis
## Typical Applications
• Fiber link characterization for 10 Gbit/s and higher-speed transmission systems
• Field deployment of dispersion-limited optical networks
• Single-ended fiber acceptance testing and commissioning
## Compatibility & Integration
Operates as a module within EXFO’s FTB-200 Compact Platform and FTB-400 Universal Test System platforms.
