This section provides an overview for optical time domain reflectometers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 optical time domain reflectometer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked optical time domain reflectometer companies as of November, 2024: 1.Fluke Networks, 2.Yokogawa Electric Corporation, 3.Multicom, Inc..
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An optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) is a precise instrument used for detecting breaks or damage in optical fibers.
The operational principle involves illuminating the optical fiber with laser light and measuring the internally reflected light, allowing for the assessment of propagation loss within the fiber. As laser light traverses the optical fiber, propagation loss gradually occurs, but the presence of breaks or damage leads to a sudden increase in loss. The OTDR measures the time it takes for laser light to travel and reflect within the optical fiber and calculates the propagation loss based on this time. One of its prominent features is its ability to perform non-contact measurements.
OTDRs are invaluable tools in the maintenance and operation of optical fiber networks, assisting in quality assessment and anomaly detection during the manufacturing and inspection of optical fibers. They also play a critical role in research and development for characterizing optical fiber properties.
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NOYAFA Electronic Co., Ltd., established in 2006 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in cable testers, optical power meters, GPS land meters, and metric data converters. The company's product portfolio is diverse and includes network cable testers, temperature and thermal imaging devices, security tools, medical tools, environmental monitoring solutions, and more. The company operates through three major centers: the Shenzhen Marketing Center, the Shenzhen R&D Center, and the Yongzhou Manufacturing Center. It supplies products under the brand names "Smart Mouse" and "Noyafa."
Fluke Corporation is based in Washington State, USA, and is a manufacturer of electronic testing and measurement products that was established in 1948 as a subsidiary of the Fortive Corporation. The company's product lineup includes clamp meters for AC or DC readings, benchtop digital multimeters, and thermal imagers such as infrared cameras. It also offers calibration and repair services for customers requiring additional support. The company's products are commonly used in industrial manufacturing operations, as well as in the electrical and communications industries.
Fibertronics was established in 2009 in Melbourne, Florida as a custom manufacturer of fiber optic cable assemblies and fiber optic devices for various industries. The company’s product segments include fiber optic assemblies, adapters, networking and data transmission equipment, capper cables & accessories, and cleaning tools. The company offers bulk fiber cable, indoor/outdoor cable, and simple & duplex cable. Training and product videos are also available onsite to assist with proper product usage, installation, and diagnostics.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Fluke Networks |
42.9%
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2 | Yokogawa Electric Corporation |
28.6%
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3 | Multicom, Inc. |
14.3%
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4 | Fibertronics |
14.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the optical time domain reflectometer page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 1 | 50.0% |
Japan | 1 | 50.0% |