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		<title>Inno Instrument Fusion Splicers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:24:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inno Instrument]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Inno Instrument manufactures a complete line of top-quality fiber optic tools which includes a full selection of fusion splicers. Inno fusion splicers are built for reliable and flawless performance with features like intuitive interfaces that are easy to operate, long battery life, consistently precision splicing results splice after splice, and durable designs that make them [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Quantum Type-Q101-CA Fusion Splicer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sumitomo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Quantum Type-Q101-CA from Sumitomo marks the new standard for fusion splicers. It offers a number of innovative features that put it far ahead of the competition.]]></description>
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		<title>EXFO FTB-300 OTDR Universal Test System</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EXFO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OTDR]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The EXFO FTB-300 UTS (Universal Test System) combines a series of high-performance test modules into a powerful network testing platform. It simultaneously houses up to three field-interchangeable modules and runs a complete test application software suite to provide maximum processing capability right where you need it the most - out in the field.]]></description>
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		<title>EXFO FOT-930 MaxTester Multifunction Optical Loss Tester</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/exfo-fot-930-maxtester-multifunction-optical-loss-tester/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EXFO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Optical Loss Test Sets]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The FOT-930 Maxtester Multifunction Loss Tester is designed to be used by network service providers, network installers and CATV operators. The FOT-930 MaxTester provides fully automated loss test results in 10 seconds for up to three wavelengths, as well as automatic ORL and fiber-length measurement. It combines a powerful light source, a power meter, a visual fault locator, a full-duplex digital talk set and a video fiber inspection probe. It also features a large, high-resolution color display and nine hours autonomy provided by field-swappable rechargeable batteries.]]></description>
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		<title>AFL Updates Noyes M200 OTDR With New User Interface</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 23:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manufacturers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Noyes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OTDR]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[May 10, 2011 &#8211; AFL is releasing the M200 OTDR with a new User Interface (UI), version 2.0, with improved features that simplify use and reduces training time and testing errors. Complete jobs more quickly and accurately! New features of the User Interface 2.0 include: * Pass/Fail thresholds compliant with TIA/ISO/user-defined values to alert test [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Noyes OFS 300 Optical Fiber Scope</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Noyes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scopes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Noyes OFS 300 from AFL Telecommunications is a versatile optical fiber scope with precision 200X magnification. This handheld and rugged scope is perfect for inspecting optical fiber connectors for scratches, dirt, or other problems normally associated with poor transmission performance.]]></description>
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		<title>Noyes OFL 250 Handheld OTDR</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:29:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Noyes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OTDR]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Noyes OFL 250 from AFL Telecommunications is a single-mode OTDR with an integrated Optical Power Meter (OPM), Laser Source (OLS), and Visual Fault Locator (VFL) in a handheld package weighing only 0.8 kg (1.7 lb). With short dead zone and mid-range dynamic range performance, the OFL 250 is ideal for testing optical fibers in service provider metro areas and FTTx networks.]]></description>
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		<title>Noyes M200 Handheld OTDR</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:03:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Noyes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OTDR]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Noyes M200 from AFL Telecommunications offers unmatched OTDR capabilities in a handheld package weighing less than 1 kg (2 lb). Multimode, Single-mode, and 'QUAD' wavelength models are offered. With short dead zone and intermediate range specifications, the M200 is ideal for Tier 2 testing of premises (building and campus) networks or certification and troubleshooting of FTTX PON networks. And its bright, transflective display makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor operation.]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Type-65 Micro-Mass Fusion Splicer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-type-65-micro-mass-fusion-splicer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-type-65-micro-mass-fusion-splicer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sumitomo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Sumitomo Type-65 Micro-Mass fusion splicer sets a new standard for reduced size and weight, and is designed for complete portability. Type-65 can be used for all types of ribbon and single-fiber splicing with an optimum arrangement for ease of use in aerial and taut-sheath applications.]]></description>
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		<title>Snap-on BK5500 Video Inspection Scope</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/snap-on-bk5500-video-inspection-scope/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/snap-on-bk5500-video-inspection-scope/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Scopes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The BK5500 video inspection scope from Snap-on is a time-saving inspection tool which is ideal for engine, A/C, under dash, suspension and transmission work.]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Type-66 TuffCat Mass Fusion Splicer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-type-66-tuffcat-mass-fusion-splicer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:32:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sumitomo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Type-66 TuffCat mass fusion splicer features the industry's first Dual-Automatic-Splice Protection Sleeve Heater System - Sumitomo's exclusive patent-pending system. The dual heater system's simultaneous operation helps to eliminate squandered time waiting for a single heater system to complete its cycle. Instead, the streamlined splicing process reduces the bottle neck of "heater wait time" by 88%, improving mass splicing efficiency and productivity in the field by 70%.]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Type-39 FastCat Fusion Splicer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-type-39-fastcat-fusion-splicer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sumitomo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Sumitomo Type-39 FastCat Core Alignment fusion splicer is the industry's first splicer to feature a Dual-Automatic Heater System featuring Auto Start Heater and Auto Start Splice functions - making the FastCat the fastest splicer available today.]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo TomCat Type-25e Handheld Fusion Splicer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-tomcat-type-25e-handheld-fusion-splicer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sumitomo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The new Type-25e TomCat fusion splicer from Sumitomo incorporates all the features, functions and proven reliability of the Type-25 family - the industry's most popular handheld splicers for FTTx and restoration applications - but with a great many enhancements. The TomCats feature improved optical technology utilizing your choice of an economical single camera system or an industry standard dual camera splice loss estimation system. The improved optical technology, combined with a quicker splice protection sleeve heater, allows the unit to deliver a typical splice time in less that 11 seconds for SMF or MMF.]]></description>
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		<title>Snap-on BK6000 Digital Image Capturing Borescope</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/snap-on-bk6000-digital-image-capturing-borescope/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/snap-on-bk6000-digital-image-capturing-borescope/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:49:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Scopes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snap-on]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The BK6000 Digital Image Capturing Borescope from Snap-on offers unlimited uses for inspecting hard-to-see places. With the digital borescope, professional technicians can easily diagnose problems more accurately and quickly, avoiding unnecessary disassembly, and saving valuable time and effort.]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Introduces Dual-Heater V-Groove Fusion Splicer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-introduces-dual-heater-v-groove-fusion-splicer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sumitomo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[December 15, 2010 &#8211; Sumitomo Electric Lightwave has announced the availability of the first fixed V-groove Sumitomo fusion splicer with a dual heating system. The built-in dual heating system of the Type-46 TomCat plus fusion splicer improves splicing efficiency and productivity by 70%, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave asserts. The splicer’s electronic design, which accommodates a built-in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EXFO Introduces MaxTester DSL Handheld FTTX Tester</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/exfo-introduces-maxtester-dsl-handheld-fttx-tester/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/exfo-introduces-maxtester-dsl-handheld-fttx-tester/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EXFO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[October 7, 2010 &#8211; EXFO Inc. has launched the MaxTester DSL, a handheld FTTX tester designed to enable field technicians to quickly and easily turn up xDSL services. The MaxTester DSL supports ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, and VDSL2. Combining DSL, Ethernet, and IP layer testing into one handheld unit, the MaxTester DSL enables service providers to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LeCroy Launches SPARQ Signal Integrity Network Analyzers</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/lecroy-launches-sparq-signal-integrity-network-analyzers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/lecroy-launches-sparq-signal-integrity-network-analyzers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[LeCroy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[October 4, 2010 &#8211; LeCroy Corp. has launched a new class of instrument, the SPARQ series of Signal Integrity Network Analyzers. The SPARQ measures 40-GHz S-parameters on up to four ports with single button press operation at a small fraction of the cost of traditional methods such as vector network analyzers, LeCroy asserts. The SPARQ [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MRV Introduces New Fiber Driver Optical Spectrum Analyzer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/mrv-introduces-new-fiber-driver-optical-spectrum-analyzer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Optical Spectrum Analyzers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[September 9, 2010 &#8211; MRV Communications Inc. has announced the availability of its new Fiber Driver Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) module for real-time optical performance analysis of any dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) aggregated optical link. This advanced optical monitoring capability enables continuous and preemptive optical performance measurement, eliminating the need for stand-alone optical spectrum [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AFL Telecommunications Introduces New Line Of Fusion Splicers</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/afl-telecommunications-introduces-new-line-of-fusion-splicers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fujikura]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 24, 2010 &#8211; AFL Telecommunications is launching two new fiber-optic fusion splicers: the FSM-100M and the FSM-100P for splicing polarization maintaining (PM) fibers. Both new specialty fiber fusion splicers, branded as the ARCMaster family, are designed to address the splicing needs for factory, manufacturing, laboratory, and R&#38;D applications. &#8220;The 100M and 100P series splicers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EXFO Improves FTB-5240S Optical Spectrum Analyzer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/exfo-improves-ftb-5240s-optical-spectrum-analyzer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/exfo-improves-ftb-5240s-optical-spectrum-analyzer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EXFO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Optical Spectrum Analyzers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[August 10, 2010 &#8211; EXFO Inc. says it has increased the processing speed of its FTB-5240S Optical Spectrum Analyzer, which is purpose-built for fast and accurate DWDM network commissioning and high-speed network upgrades up to 40G. The module now operates 10X to 20X faster, depending on the application being run, EXFO asserts. When equipped with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>JDSU Announces New 10GbE Network Test Equipment</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/jdsu-announces-new-10gbe-network-test-equipment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/jdsu-announces-new-10gbe-network-test-equipment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:14:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2724</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[July 19, 2010 &#8211; JDSU has announced three new 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) testing tools designed to accelerate the development, verification, benchmarking, and interoperability testing of next-generation converged Ethernet networks with emerging Data Center Bridging (DCB) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) technology. The Xgig High Density 10 GbE Load Tester Solution builds on JDSU’s storage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LeCroy Launches SierraFC M8-4 8G Fibre Channel Protocol Analysis Platform</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/lecroy-launches-sierrafc-m8-4-8g-fibre-channel-protocol-analysis-platform/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/lecroy-launches-sierrafc-m8-4-8g-fibre-channel-protocol-analysis-platform/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:11:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2705</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[July 7, 2010 &#8211; LeCroy Corp. has launched the SierraFC M8-4, an 8G Fibre Channel protocol analysis platform. Operating at 2G, 4G, and 8G Fibre Channel signaling rates, 4 or 8 GB of recording memory, and either two or four recording channels, SierraFC M8-4 is designed to offer affordable, “world-class” protocol analysis capabilities in either [...]]]></description>
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		<title>JDSU Adds ODU0 and ODUFlex Capabilities To Their ONT Test Tool</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/jdsu-adds-odu0-and-oduflex-capabilities-to-their-ont-test-tool/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/jdsu-adds-odu0-and-oduflex-capabilities-to-their-ont-test-tool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[JDSU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2706</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[July 7, 2010 &#8211; JDSU has added ODU0 and ODUFlex testing capabilities to the ONT test system, which offers an optical transport network (OTN) feature set and interfaces from OTU1 (2.7G) to OTU4 (111.8G). These enhancements enable implementation of a two-layer network approach with a packet layer based on Ethernet/IP and a transport layer based [...]]]></description>
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		<title>OptoTest Releases OP280 Ribbon Visual Fault Locator</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/optotest-releases-op280-ribbon-visual-fault-locator/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/optotest-releases-op280-ribbon-visual-fault-locator/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fault Locators]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2699</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[June 30, 2010 &#8211; OptoTest Corp. has released the OP280 ribbon visual fault locator. Primarily designed to verify wiring of ribbon fiber connectors, hybrid cables, and distribution boxes quickly and conveniently, the OP280 is available pre-programmed with various sequences. The OP280 comes with 12 red lasers, an internal rechargeable battery, and a standard USB or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Furukawa and OFS Release FITEL S123 Fusion Splicer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/furukawa-and-ofs-release-fitel-s123-fusion-splicer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/furukawa-and-ofs-release-fitel-s123-fusion-splicer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2676</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[June 28, 2010 &#8211; Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd. (FEC), and the U.S.-based OFS, Telecommunications Division have announced the commercial release of the latest clad alignment hand-held fusion splicer, the FITEL S123 fusion splicer series, to the global market. “The FITEL S123 fusion splicer brings both speed and durability for last-mile applications,” said Linda Dembowski, general [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Agilent Technologies Expands Digital Communications Analyzer Portfolio</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/agilent-technologies-expands-digital-communications-analyzer-portfolio/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/agilent-technologies-expands-digital-communications-analyzer-portfolio/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Agilent/HP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oscilloscopes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2643</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[June 16, 2010 &#8211; Agilent Technologies Inc. expanded its digital communications analyzer (DCA) portfolio with the 86100D DCA-X wide-bandwidth oscilloscope. The DCA-X is designed to provide engineers with the tools needed to characterize their high-speed digital designs easily and accurately. The DCA-X mainframe platform will allow engineers to make next-generation measurements that include integrated de-embedding [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vytran Introduces LDC-400 Automated Fiber Cleaver</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/vytran-introduces-ldc-400-automated-fiber-cleaver/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/vytran-introduces-ldc-400-automated-fiber-cleaver/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 23:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fiber Cleavers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vytran]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2555</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[May 11, 2010 &#8211; Vytran, a leading provider of optical fiber processing solutions, has introduced the &#8220;LDC-400&#8243; &#8211; an automated optical fiber cleaver that can be used to produce flat and angled cleaves on fibers ranging from 80 microns to 1.25 mm in diameter. A versatile precision tool, LDC-400 is designed to cleave standard and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LeCroy Doubles Oscilloscope Bandwidth Up To 60 GHz</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/lecroy-doubles-oscilloscope-bandwidth-up-to-60-ghz/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/lecroy-doubles-oscilloscope-bandwidth-up-to-60-ghz/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 22:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oscilloscopes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2545</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[May 4, 2010 &#8211; LeCroy Corp., a leading provider of test solutions, announced that the sixth-generation of digital bandwidth interleave (DBI) technology has been demonstrated successfully in its design labs in New York. The latest generation of technology will use new front-end chips to provide lower noise and higher bandwidths. Combining new silicon and improved [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Agilent Introduces 32GHz Infiniium 90000 X-Series Oscilloscopes</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/agilent-introduces-32ghz-infiniium-90000-x-series-oscilloscopes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/agilent-introduces-32ghz-infiniium-90000-x-series-oscilloscopes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Agilent/HP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oscilloscopes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2513</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[April 28, 2010 &#8211; Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced the Infiniium 90000 X-Series oscilloscope family with an industry-leading, real-time bandwidth of 32 GHz. Ten new models range from 16 GHz to 32 GHz and are bandwidth upgradable. These new scopes deliver the lowest noise and have the lowest jitter measurement floor in the industry, ensuring [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AFL Introduces Noyes OFL280 FlexTester OTDR</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/afl-introduces-noyes-ofl280-flextester-otdr/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/afl-introduces-noyes-ofl280-flextester-otdr/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Noyes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OTDR]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2482</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[April 21, 2010 &#8211; AFL Telecommunications has introduced the Noyes OFL280 FlexTester, a hand-held, multifunction OTDR and loss test set designed to offer flexibility and value. The OFL280 FlexTester models combine ease-of-use and portability with an integrated singlemode 1310/155-nm OTDR with PON-optimized and standard test modes, optical power meter, 1310/1550-nm laser source, and visual fault [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DiCon Fiberoptics MEMS Tunable Filter Passes Milestone</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/dicon-fiberoptics-mems-tunable-filter-passes-milestone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/dicon-fiberoptics-mems-tunable-filter-passes-milestone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2462</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[April 16, 2010 &#8211; DiCon Fiberoptics announced today that its MEMS Tunable Optical Bandpass Filter has passed a major testing milestone, completing one billion toggling cycles over its full tuning range. In addition to this demonstration of longevity, the MEMS Tunable Optical Bandpass Filter features multiple bandwidth options, a small form factor, and fast tuning [...]]]></description>
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		<title>JDSU Adds Testing Capabilities To T-BERD/MTS-6000A MSAM</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/jdsu-adds-testing-capabilities-t-berd-mts-6000a-msam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/jdsu-adds-testing-capabilities-t-berd-mts-6000a-msam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[JDSU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2450</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[April 13, 2010 – The JDSU T-BERD/MTS-6000A Multi-Services Application Module (MSAM), with recently announced new J-Profiler, Datacom and Diphase features, has added additional testing capabilities. The industry’s most compact, powerful 10-Gigabit tester for Carrier-grade Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) services now includes: J-QuickCheck performs a quick continuity test prior to running an RFC Script to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Anritsu Releases New Optical Spectrum Analyzer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/anritsu-releases-new-optical-spectrum-analyzer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/anritsu-releases-new-optical-spectrum-analyzer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anritsu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Optical Spectrum Analyzers]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2407</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[April 1, 2010 &#8211; Anritsu has introduced the MS9740A Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) with a sweep time of 0.2 seconds, precise measurement capability, and ease of use. Covering 600 nm to 1750 nm, The MS9740A can be used in a variety of applications, including measuring optical devices, conducting WDM and EDFA signal analysis, and evaluating [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finisar EXFO and Ixia Demonstrate 100G Ethernet Optical Link</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/finisar-exfo-and-ixia-demonstrate-100g-ethernet-optical-link/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/finisar-exfo-and-ixia-demonstrate-100g-ethernet-optical-link/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EXFO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[March 30, 2010 &#8211; Finisar Corp., a leading er of high-speed optical communications, working with EXFO Inc. and Ixia, demonstrated a standards-compliant 100G Ethernet (100GE) optical link at OFC in San Diego last week. The demonstration consisted of an Ixia &#8220;K2&#8243; 100G tester and an EXFO 40G/100G Ethernet Packet Blazer tester communicating error-free at 103.1 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Introduces Lynx2 Splice Connector</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-electric-lightwave-introduces-lynx2-splice-connector/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-electric-lightwave-introduces-lynx2-splice-connector/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:05:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sumitomo]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2369</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[March 25, 2010 &#8211; Sumitomo Electric Lightwave has introduced the Lynx2 CustomFit splice-on connector with three connector types, SC, LC, and FC for single-mode, 50 and 62.5 micron multimode, and gigabit laser optimized multimode fiber types. The Lynx2 splice connector eliminates the need for crimping for customized FTTx, outside plant, and inside plant field terminations. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>OFS Releases FITEL S153A Fusion Splicer to North American Market</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/ofs-releases-fitel-s153a-fusion-splicer-to-north-american-market/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/ofs-releases-fitel-s153a-fusion-splicer-to-north-american-market/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:18:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2361</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[March 23, 2010 &#8211; OFS has released their active clad alignment FITEL S153A handheld fusion splicer to the North American market at OFC/NFOEC 2010 in booth #1023. The company also unveiled the FITEL S178 fusion splicer in January 2010. OFS engineered the two fusion splicing machines to endure harsh operating conditions by improving shock/impact resistance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Optical Transceiver Market Continues To Recover</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/optical-transceiver-market-continues-to-recover/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/optical-transceiver-market-continues-to-recover/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2348</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[March 22, 2010 &#8211; Global sales of optical transceivers will reach $2.2 billion in 2010, with the market posting a 15 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 2009-2013, as the industry catches up with the steadily growing demand for bandwidth, reports the latest Market Forecast from LightCounting, a leading provider of optical transceivers. The improved [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LeCroy and Optametra To Showcase PM-QPSK Test Solutions</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/lecroy-and-optametra-to-showcase-pm-qpsk-test-solutions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/lecroy-and-optametra-to-showcase-pm-qpsk-test-solutions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:38:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oscilloscopes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[March 19, 2010 &#8211; LeCroy Corp. and Optametra will showcase the combination of the former’s high-speed oscilloscope and the latter’s optical modulation analyzer for designs targeted at high-speed transmission using complex modulation formats, including polarization multiplexed quadrature phase-shift keying (PM-QPSK). LeCroy&#8217;s WaveMaster 830Zi, a 30-GHz real-time oscilloscope, has already been used to measure 224-Gbps transmission [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EXFO Adds OTN Test Capabilities To 100G Ethernet Test Modules</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/exfo-adds-otn-test-capabilities-to-100g-ethernet-test-modules/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EXFO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiber Analyzers & Certifiers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 17, 2010 &#8211; EXFO Inc. announced that it has added optical transport network (OTN) testing capabilities to its FTB/IQS-85100G Packet Blazer 100G/40G Ethernet Test Modules. These include OTU4 (111.81 Gbps) and OTU3 (43.018 Gbps) full-line-rate testing, as well as framing and forward error correction (FEC) testing as per ITU-T G.709. The new features enable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Corning Standardizes On ClearCurve For 50-Micron Multimode Fiber</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/corning-standardizes-on-clearcurve-for-50-micron-multimode-fiber/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/corning-standardizes-on-clearcurve-for-50-micron-multimode-fiber/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fiber Optic Cable]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Siecor/Corning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[March 17, 2010 &#8211; Corning Inc. has announced that effective April 1, 2010, ClearCurve multimode optical fiber will become its standard 50-micron multimode fiber product offering. Introduced in 2009, ClearCurve multimode fiber is the world’s first laser-optimized, high-bandwidth, multimode fiber to withstand bends at 7.5 mm radius with substantially less signal loss than traditional multimode [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oclaro Develops Telcordia Qualified 40G RZ-DQPSK Transponder</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/oclaro-develops-40g-rz-dqpsk-transponder/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/oclaro-develops-40g-rz-dqpsk-transponder/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:03:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[March 17, 2010 &#8211; Oclaro, Inc. has announced its first 40G RZ-DQPSK indium phosphide based transponder qualified to Telcordia standards. Designed to deliver high performance in a low-cost, 300-pin multi-source agreement (MSA) platform, the new TL9040 transponder modules are currently shipping to Tier 1 customers for field deployments. Oclaro&#8217;s new multi-rate adaptable 43-Gbps RZ-DQPSK transponder [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DiCon Fiberoptics Introduces New MEMS 1&#215;56 Fiber Optic Switch</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/dicon-fiberoptics-introduces-new-mems-1x56-fiber-optic-switch/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/dicon-fiberoptics-introduces-new-mems-1x56-fiber-optic-switch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[March 17, 2010 &#8211; DiCon Fiberoptics has released a new MEMS 1&#215;56 fiber-optic switch for applications such as FTTH monitoring. Housed in a compact module, the optical switch features reliable optical performance with internal components that are Telcordia GR-1221 qualified, DiCon asserts. &#8220;Based on DiCon’s proven, proprietary MEMS technology, the high port count of our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tektronix and Optametra Solve 100G Optical Measurement Challenges</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/tektronix-and-optametra-solve-100g-optical-measurement-challenges/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/tektronix-and-optametra-solve-100g-optical-measurement-challenges/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oscilloscopes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tektronix]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[March 16, 2010 &#8211; Tektronix, Inc., the world&#8217;s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced that the accurate, fast acquisition system of the Tektronix DPO72004B oscilloscope combined with OM4105 and OM4106 Coherent Lightwave Signal Analyzers from Optametra deliver unprecedented ability to visualize and measure coherent polarization multiplexed quadrature phase shift keying (PM-QPSK) signals in realtime. Tektronix [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EXFO Upgrades Transport Blazer and Power Blazer OTN Functionality</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/exfo-upgrades-transport-blazer-and-power-blazer-otn-functionality/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/exfo-upgrades-transport-blazer-and-power-blazer-otn-functionality/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EXFO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiber Analyzers & Certifiers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 15, 2010 &#8211; EXFO Inc. has announced the availability of a software release that introduces new OTN testing capabilities to its Transport Blazer and Power Blazer product lines. EXFO’s Transport Blazer and Power Blazer product lines already offer OTN testing capabilities. However, the new software release will add support the OTU1f and OTU2f test [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Market To Reach $550 Million In 2014</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/fiber-optic-fusion-splicer-market-to-reach-550-million-in-2014/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/fiber-optic-fusion-splicer-market-to-reach-550-million-in-2014/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 10, 2010 &#8211; ElectroniCast Consultants has released a new market forecast and analysis report that says the market for fiber-optic fusion splicers will increase to $550 million in 2014, with double-digit annual growth in all regional segments. The global consumption value of fiber-optic fusion splice equipment in 2009 was $302 million, up slightly from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cisco Unveils 322 Tbps CRS-3 Carrier Routing System</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/cisco-unveils-322-tbps-crs-3-carrier-routing-system/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/cisco-unveils-322-tbps-crs-3-carrier-routing-system/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:32:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Networking Equipment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[March 9, 2010 &#8211; Cisco has unveiled the Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System (CRS) which has three times the horsepower as the previous CRS-1 platform. Cisco says the multi-chassis CRS-3 will provide 322 Tbps of capacity, which the company asserts is 12X of its closest competition. Cisco says the CRS-3 will enable unified service delivery [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GAO Tek Introduces Upgraded Optical Fiber Identifier</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/gao-tek-introduces-upgraded-optical-fiber-identifier/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/gao-tek-introduces-upgraded-optical-fiber-identifier/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:57:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fiber Analyzers & Certifiers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 26, 2010 &#8211; GAO Tek Inc. has added an upgraded optical fiber identifier to its product line. The optical fiber identifier uses safe and reliable macro bending technology to avoid the disruption of network communications that would result from disconnecting or cutting a fiber optic cable for identification and testing. This technologically advanced optical [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LeCroy Extends Capabilities of WaveMaster 830Zi 30-GHz Oscilloscopes</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/lecroy-extends-capabilities-of-wavemaster-830zi-30-ghz-oscilloscopes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/lecroy-extends-capabilities-of-wavemaster-830zi-30-ghz-oscilloscopes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oscilloscopes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[February 10, 2010 &#8211; LeCroy Corp. has extended the capabilities of its WaveMaster 830Zi 30-GHz real-time oscilloscope by providing what it describes as a simple and fast method to combine two oscilloscopes and provide four channels at 30 GHz. This approach enables measurement and analysis of 28- to 56-Gbps IQ modulated signals where ultra-high real-time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AFL Introduces Three Noyes M700 OTDR Models</title>
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		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/afl-introduces-three-noyes-m700-otdr-models/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 20, 2010 &#8211; AFL Telecommunications has introduced three new Noyes M700 models, including a Long-Range Quad OTDR being launched at the BICSI Winter Conference in Orlando this week. The three new models possess increased singlemode dynamic range and improved dead zones, the company says. The three models include: Dual Wavelength Singlemode OTDR: 1310/1550-nm 40/38 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fujikura And Vibrant Technologies Reach Settlement</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/fujikura-and-vibrant-technologies-reach-settlement/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/fujikura-and-vibrant-technologies-reach-settlement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fujikura]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 19, 2010 &#8211; Spartanburg, South Carolina &#8211; Fujikura Ltd., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high quality fiber optic products, announced today that Fujikura and Vibrant Technologies, Inc. have come to a settlement on December 28, 2009, regarding the lawsuit that Fujikura filed against Vibrant Technologies in the New Hampshire federal court. Under [...]]]></description>
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