Test Transceivers & Cables

Test. Improve. Repeat.

Transceivers

Transceivers come in a multitude of formats and are a ubiquitous part of most networks and server rooms. Small form-factor (SFP) and enhanced small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) remain the standard for 1GE and 10GE Ethernet but are making way for the next generation that support speeds up to 800GE such as QSFP-DD and OSFP.

Cables

Network cabling remains an intrinsic part of connecting devices in Local Area Networks (LANs). The performance and reliability of twisted pair, coaxial and fiber optic cables can determine the same parameters of the network.

Valkyrie and Vantage are ideal for testing the performance and interoperability of these essential networking components.

White Papers

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Terabit Ethernet - Why?

In this, the first of two White Papers exploring Terabit Ethernet, we look at the commercial factors driving the development of Terabit Ethernet and 800G.

PAM4 Auto-Neg & Link Training

Learn about Auto-Neg & Link Training on PAM4/NRZ and how Valkyrie can test these functions, together with Teledyne Lecroy's spectrum analyzer.

Traffic Generator Upgrade

Learn how to extend the capabilities of your Valkyrie traffic generation and analysis solution using a L1 Matrix from CGS Tower Networks.

The Shared Lab Challenge

Learn more about how a Lab-as-a-Service solution will give users of shared labs an efficient and seamless way to utilize shared lab resources improving both CapEx and OpEx.

Quality Assurance Testing

How Valkyrie can be used for Quality Assurance testing of Ethernet products up to Layer 3.

400GE

Learn about the new PAM4 400GE & 200GE data rates and how to verify the performance of network equipment capable of handling the new speeds.

Production Line Testing

Any organization that produces Ethernet networking components will perform a variety of performance, functionality, and quality of service tests. While many of these tests take place at the R&D stage, companies that ...

Terabit Ethernet - How?

The new White Paper dives into the technical details. Called "Terabit Ethernet - How", it covers how Ethernet speeds beyond 400Gbps require changes to the Ethernet physical layer as well as the implications for first movers in this pre-IEEE standardization phase.

AN/LT for 112Gbps SerDes

Learn how AN/LT are key elements of Ethernet transmission over electrical connections and can reduce overall installation time and optimize the performance.

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