EXFO Introduces Four-Wavelength OTDR for Multimode and Singlemode Fibe

    Business Editors

    QUEBEC CITY, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2005--EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX: EXF.SV) announced today the introduction of the FTB-7200D Four-Wavelength Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) for the premises network and cabling installation markets.

    This unique OTDR, a single-slot module housed in either the FTB-400 or FTB-100B field-testing platforms, characterizes both multimode and singlemode fiber on as many as four wavelengths. It boasts the shortest dead zones in the industry: event dead zone equal or less than 1 m and attenuation dead zone equal or less than 4.5 m (3 m at 850 nm) for both multimode and singlemode fiber. In addition, it offers a high dynamic range: 26 dB at 850 nm, 25 dB at 1300 nm, 35 dB at 1310 nm and 34 dB at 1550 nm.

    EXFO's Four-Wavelength OTDR is the perfect tool for fiber-optic contractors and private network operators. On the strength of industry-leading specifications, it enables them to fully test and qualify any type of fiber network. Its intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) and extensive software capabilities allow users to efficiently post-process test results and create professional test reports-all of this with very limited training.

    "With this highly versatile OTDR, EXFO delivers best-in-class specifications for fiber testing and meets a growing demand from its premises network customers," said Etienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President of Optical-Layer Product Management. "As a result, this single-slot module is tailor-made for contractors looking for a cost-effective solution to handle all of their multimode and singlemode fiber testing needs."

    About EXFO

    EXFO is a recognized test and measurement expert in the global telecommunications industry through the design and manufacture of advanced and innovative solutions as well as best-in-class customer support. The Telecom Division, which represents the company's main business activity, offers fully integrated and complete test solutions to network service providers, system vendors and component manufacturers in approximately 70 countries. One of EXFO's strongest competitive advantages is its PC/Windows-based modular platforms that host a wide range of tests across optical, physical, data and network layers, while maximizing technology reuse across several market segments. The Photonics and Life Sciences Division mainly leverages core telecom technologies to offer value-added solutions in the life sciences and high-precision assembly sectors. For more information about EXFO, visit www.exfo.com.

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CONTACT: EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. Vance Oliver Manager, Investor Relations (418) 683-0913, Ext. 3733 vance.oliver@exfo.com

KEYWORD: NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT SOURCE: EXFO ELECTRO-OPTICAL ENGINEERING INC.

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