Fiber deployment speeds convergence in testing

The deployment of fiber in the network needs only traditional test tools. However, more economical alternative architectures such as hybrid fiber/coax and copper-enhancing assymetrical digital subscriber line (ADSL) requires new innovations. This includes additional equipments such as integrated fiber/coax OTDR, power meter and fiber identifier combined in one package. Issues such as testing of the coax part of the hybrid and the fiber part should converge or not must be tackled. Meanwhile, telephone and cable industries are deploying more of the fiber annually.