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Unstressed receiver sensitivity testing is performed by simply connecting the transmitter to the receiver via a variable optical attenuator. BER values are recorded against different receiver power values and are finally plotted against each other. In optical communication systems, sensitivity is a measure of how weak an input signal can get before the bit-error ratio (BER) exceeds some specified number. It specifies a module's capability to perform in harsh environments and helps network. Whether you're a network engineer validating new inventory or an integrator preparing for deployment, knowing how to test optical transceiver modules can save time, reduce failures, and ensure SLA compliance.
