nouvelles de l'entreprise How Hybrid Trunk Cables Improve Testing Efficiency in Fiber Optic Labs

Reducing Adapter and Patch Panel Usage

In labs or testing facilities lots of test instruments have FC connectors. Using hybrid trunk cables with FC to MPO connectors avoids needing adapters or patch panels to interface with an MPO backbone. Fewer conversion points means fewer variables and less insertion loss.

Faster Setup and Turnaround for Tests

Hybrid trunks streamline setup. Test engineers can connect the FC end to test equipment and MPO end to backbone or cassette quickly. This reduces setup time, speeds up certification or performance testing cycles.

Consistent Test Results with Factory Preterminated Assemblies

Trunk cables are manufactured under controlled conditions. Factory termination ensures consistent alignment, low skew, documented loss. That consistency means more reliable test data and fewer surprises during acceptance tests.

Supporting Large-Scale Certification Projects

When testing many links or fibers, for example in a data center with many trunk cables, having hybrid trunk cables ready reduces complexity. Testers can bring consistent assemblies to each link or channel, reducing measurement variation.

Using Proper Measurement Tools

When testing hybrid cables use tools that support MPO interfaces, such as multi-fiber loss test sets, inspection scopes, and suitable referencing methods. Follow standards for permanent link testing, ensure cable loss, return loss, and length measurement meet requirements.

Logging and Quality Assurance

Record test results, losses, polarity, fiber mapping. Good QA practices ensure traceability. If issues show up post installation, having records helps locate weak links or damaged fiber. Over time results inform maintenance schedule or warranty claims.