Faster, Simpler and Smarter Fiber Inspection with the INX™ 760 Probe Microscope
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is a significant driver in the future of the networking industry. Traditional networking infrastructure struggles to keep pace with the performance, speed and capacity requirements of AI/ML applications. To address this challenge, there has been a push towards higher-speed 800G optical transceivers and the emergence of 1.6Tb/s, alongside other enabling technologies. In addition, data center operators need to dramatically increase the amount of fiber interconnects and new multi-fiber connectivity.
Building on our decades of leadership in high-speed network testing, the INX™ 760 probe microscope is the industry’s first single, duplex and multi-fiber probe microscope with a completely automated workflow. With unique features that deliver thorough and repeatable results in seconds, the INX 760 is intuitive for experienced and new technicians alike. This, alongside other VIAVI innovative testing solutions, significantly reduces time and improves efficiency in the construction, activation and maintenance of complex fiber networks and new fiber deployments with ultra-high fiber counts (UHFC).
VIAVI will be showcasing the INX 760 and other testing solutions for AI manufacturing and deployment at this year’s Optical Fiber Communication (OFC 2024) Exhibition in San Diego, California.
The Challenges of Fiber Contamination
Maintaining clean fiber optic connections is crucial in today’s high-speed telecommunications networks, where even the smallest particle of dust can block light and cause signal loss. This problem is becoming more complex with the introduction of new types of connectors. The shortage of experienced fiber technicians to conduct these intricate testing adds another layer of complexity.
Traditional connectors, familiar to most technicians, are being supplemented or replaced by newer types designed to meet the demands of high-density, high-bandwidth environments. These include multifiber push-on (MPO) connectors, which can connect multiple fibers at once, and other specialized designs that accommodate the scaling needs of data centers, telecommunications networks and industrial applications. Each type of connector has its own specifications and sensitivity to contamination, making the task of inspection and cleaning more complex.
The INX 760 is engineered to address these challenges by offering versatile inspection capabilities that adapt to a broad range of connector types. This simplifies the process for experienced and new technicians alike, and ensures that even the most advanced connectors can be maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and performance.
Introducing the INX 760 Probe Microscope
The INX 760 Probe Microscope is our latest advancement in fiber optic inspection technology, designed to offer unparalleled efficiency and effectiveness in ensuring fiber optic network integrity.
Faster: The INX 760 significantly accelerates the inspection process, delivering precise results in a fraction of the time required by traditional methods. Its automated analysis capabilities allow for quick, accurate assessments of fiber end-faces, reducing the time technicians spend on each connector and enabling more inspections in less time.
Simpler: VIAVI understands the complexities involved in handling various connector types, especially in high-density and high-bandwidth environments. The INX 760’s user-friendly interface and automatic detection features make it incredibly easy to use, even for technicians facing the most complex connector types for the first time. Its adaptability to a wide range of connector standards further streamlines the inspection process.
Stronger: Designed with the rigors of fieldwork in mind, the INX 760 boasts a robust construction that ensures durability and reliability under the toughest conditions. Whether in a controlled environment or out in the field, its sturdy design withstands the challenges of daily use, providing consistent, reliable performance day in and day out.
Smarter: Intelligent features such as advanced imaging technology and automatic tip identification ensure highly accurate and reliable inspections, minimizing the risk of human error and enhancing the overall quality of network maintenance. The tool’s intelligent software also offers detailed analytics and reporting, giving technicians insightful feedback on fiber condition and contamination levels.
The INX 760 also integrates seamlessly with VIAVI TPA™ (Test Process Automation), enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy across testing tasks. This integration facilitates a streamlined workflow from job assignment to reporting, ensuring that technicians have the precise information and tools they need at every step.
Automated Inspection and PanOptic Imaging
The INX 760 further distinguishes itself through a suite of advanced features:
- True Automated Inspection capability ensures that every step of the inspection process from setup to reporting is automated, significantly speeding up the workflow for technicians.
- AutoID Inspection feature eliminates the potential for user error by automatically configuring the microscope for the specific connector type under test.
- PanOptic Imaging Engine delivers unparalleled magnification and resolution without sacrificing the field of view needed for today’s connectors, providing detailed and accurate inspections every time.
These features collectively contribute to faster inspections, simpler operations, stronger performance in tough conditions and smarter technology for accurate and reliable results.
Join VIAVI at OFC 2024
VIAVI will be showcasing the INX 760 probe microscope at OFC 2024 from March 26-28 at the San Diego Convention Center. See our solutions in action and schedule a meeting with our experts.
