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Inspect Before You Connect™
Contamination — The #1 Reason for
Fiber Network Failures
• Dirty connectors cause 80% of field test failures
• Microscopic debris degrades signal performance and
can cause permanent damage to connectors and the
equipment they are plugged into
• Mating dirty connectors can break apart debris,
spreading it across the fiber end face
Don’t Be One-Sided See What You’re Missing
Fiber Connector
Ferrule Fiber
Fiber Optic
Probe Microscope
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Inspecting BOTH sides of the fiber connection
is the only way to ensure that it will be free
of contamination and defects, and prevents
cross-contamination.. VIAVI fiber optic probe
microscopes allow inspection of both male and
female optical connectors.
Debris on an end face is typically 2 - 20μm
and can only be seen with a fiber optic probe
microscope.
VIAVI offers a comprehensive line of probe
microscopes for every application and budget.
For more resources visit
viavisolutions.com/inspect