MILPITAS, Calif. and CHICAGO -- JDSU today announced the latest generation of its MTS/T-BERD optical tester line, the MTS-6000/T-BERD 6000. A compact and lightweight test platform designed for the installation and maintenance of fiber networks, the MTS/T-BERD 6000 weighs only 2.4kg/5.3 lbs. and offers field service technicians the highest levels of performance and upgradeability on the market. Modular in design, the MTS/T-BERD 6000 offers an extensive portfolio of test functionality, with over 40 different fiber modules supporting a wide range of applications, and is a single source for future fiber and photonic testing needs. The MTS/T-BERD 6000 will be introduced at GlobalComm 2006 in Chicago, June 4-8 (booth 67040).

The new product will be marketed as the T-BERD 6000 in North America and the MTS-6000 throughout Europe, Asia and all other regions.

“The JDSU MTS/T-BERD 6000 combines the technology leadership of JDSU’s MTS/T-BERD 8000 Multiple Network Optical Test platform in an extremely compact and lightweight tester” said Enzo di Luigi, general manager of JDSU’s fiber optics Test and Measurement group. “Compatibility with our existing range of fiber test application modules range ensures that our clients maximize their investment returns on our test solutions.”

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