Return loss referencing using the EXFO CTP10 test platform

Return loss referencing using the EXFO CTP10 test platform

This application note discusses in more detail the reference procedure for swept loss return (RL) measurements performed using the IL RL OPM2 modules on the EXFO CTP10 test platform.

Performing reference measurements regularly is critical to achieving best performance, and compensates for deviations that can appear over time.

As return loss tends to be more sensitive to measurement conditions than insertion loss, this application note describes best practice procedure to ensure optimal performance.