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News Release from: Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering | Subject: IQS-600
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 22 February 2008
Modular test platform for R+D and
manufacturing
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has announced the launch of the advanced IQS-600 Integrated Qualification System, a highly scalable modular test platform for R+D and manufacturing applications
The IQS-600, the latest innovative solution within Exfo's holistic platform strategy, delivers unprecedented performance and flexibility through seamless integration of the widest range optical, transport and datacom test modules under a common, PC-based software environment It also offers complete test automation capabilities to facilitate characterisation of next-generation, IP-based networks, subsystems, as well as active and passive components at transmission rates reaching 40Gbit/s
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 7 Mar 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The IQS-600 platform's future-proof open architecture enables users to run automation software and extensive protocol scripts without the assistance of an external computer.
As well, it can monitor or troubleshoot test applications from a distance via remote access devices like Java, VNC, Remote Desktop or web browsers.
A Raid option, performing real-time mirroring of data on a second hard drive, rounds out the list of key features on this next-generation platform.
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The IQS-600 platform is available in three models.
The IQS-610P and IQS-605P controller units feature a dual-core Intel processor, ethernet ports and optional remote GPIB control.
The IQS-610P houses as many as ten test modules and is ideal for high-volume manufacturing applications, while the IQS-605P comes equipped with a large LCD transflective screen and is designed for R+D environments.
The IQS-610E expansion unit, holding up to ten additional modules, can be rack-mounted to build a 100-module test system using a single controller unit.
"Exfo is highly committed to providing system vendors with advanced test solutions for their R+D and manufacturing applications," said Germain Lamonde, chairman, president and CEO.
"The launch of this scalable modular test platform, combined with the availability of a large family of optical and next-generation IP-based test solutions, marks an important milestone towards simplification, automation and efficiency in multi-layer testing environments and the continuation of our global platform strategy".
"The design and manufacturing of 40 Gbit/s and beyond optical networks have placed an enormous burden on system vendors to thoroughly characterize their systems," added Etienne Gagnon, Exfo's vice-president of product management and marketing.
"Exfo's best-of-breed IQS-600 platform renders these complex testing tasks easy by delivering unmatched test automation, minimizing manual intervention and ensuring accurate, repeatable results.".
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