Title :
A bi-directional optical time domain reflectometry technique optimised for short LAN fibers
Author :
Channon, N.D. ; Hallam, A.G.
Abstract :
A process for constructing bi-directional OTDR traces is demonstrated that is better suited to the short fibers installed as part of local area networks (LANs). Reflections are eliminated from the processed trace and no fiber is obscured by dead zones.
Keywords :
Bidirectional control; Connectors; Local area networks; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Reflectometry;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Measurements, 2004. Technical Digest: Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Boulder, CO, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-886843-37-6
DOI :
10.1109/SOFM.2004.183478
