Transceivers: Tested for Performance, Trusted for Reliability

Rigorously tested transceivers for reliable performance

At Smartoptics, we take quality seriously. As a trusted provider of industry-leading transceivers, we leave nothing to chance. The transceivers we bring to market undergo rigorous validation and testing to ensure they meets the highest specifications and deliver reliable, market-leading performance.

Our test labs, co-located with our R&D facilities in Stockholm and Oslo, are equipped with state-of-the-art testing technologies and staffed by highly skilled in-house engineers. This ensures that each product is thoroughly validated, delivering trusted performance in demanding network environments.

Comprehensive testing for new transceivers

Before launching a new transceiver to production, we conduct thorough stress testing to ensure it performs reliably across multiple scenarios:

Thermal testing

Transceivers are subjected to extreme temperature conditions in specialized chambers. This testing ensures the optics can operate within their specified temperature range, typically 0-70°C. By simulating real-world environments, we confirm that the transceivers can handle temperature fluctuations without compromising performance or longevity.

Electrical testing

Performed alongside thermal testing, this process measures the transceiver’s power consumption under different temperature conditions. As the temperature changes, the transceiver’s internal temperature regulator works harder, affecting power usage. This test ensures that the transceiver operates efficiently, even under challenging conditions, providing consistent performance without unnecessary power draw.

Optical testing

For DWDM transceivers provided as part of our open line solutions, we conduct live testing using real optical networking equipment. Transceivers sold separately are tested with fiber spools of varying lengths with additional attenuation to replicate real-world deployment. These tests guarantee that the transceivers deliver optimal signal strength and clarity over long distances, ensuring they meet performance expectations in production environments.

Extended testing for customer-specific configurations

Once all core tests are completed, a qualification engineer meticulously reviews all test results against product specifications. 

In the final step of the process, extended testing is conducted to ensure the transceivers meet customer-specific requirements. This process includes trials that replicate customer environments, validating that the solution performs flawlessly in its intended application.  

By the time a new Smartoptics transceiver reaches the market, it has undergone thorough validation, ensuring reliable operation even in demanding network environments. Whether part of an integrated solution or supplied as an individual component, Smartoptics transceivers deliver quality, flexibility, and reliability that you can trust.