Milpitas, Calif., March 5, 2008 – JDSU today announced added functionality to the HST-3000, the market’s most complete handheld DSL test unit, including a new VDSL service interface module (SIM) using an Infineon Technologies (FSE, NYSE: IFX) chipset and a licensed option for Dr. DSL® diagnostic solutions from Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE). Both new features provide additional testing power for field technicians who install and maintain access networks and high bit-rate triple-play services, including IPTV and HDTV.
The HST-3000, an all-in-one handheld tester for more efficient broadband access network service installation and maintenance, will be showcased at CeBIT 2008 in Hannover, Germany, March 4-9 (Hall 13, stand B20).
Using the HST-3000 Infineon VSDL SIM, technicians are able to test across VDSL and ADSL/ADSL2+, including Ikanos, Accelity, and Broadcom VDSL 2 chipsets. The HST-3000 with Dr. DSL enables technicians to perform far-end and in-home physical layer loop diagnostics, DSLAM and customer premises modem emulation, ATM layer testing, and end-to-end IP connectivity.
“DSL continues to evolve to meet the needs of broadband users worldwide, and JDSU has the most complete DSL test set on the market in the HST-3000,” said Jim Nerschook, vice president and general manager of JDSU’s telecommunication field services (TFS) Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “As DSL test needs expand, the HST-3000 will continue to provide the most complete set of solutions available in a single, field-proven instrument.”
Telecommunications network operators worldwide have adopted the HST-3000 because it provides a broad set of capabilities engineered for the rapid, reliable and efficient deployment of broadband services. In addition to its complete set of DSL test features, the HST-3000 also provides licensed test support for vendor-specific versions of IPTV such as MSTV.
About the JDSU HST-3000
The JDSU HST-3000 is a modular, hand-held test tool that scales to address a broad spectrum of different access network technology testing needs, from the physical layer to the application layer. It was the first hand-held field test tool to provide basic turn-up and troubleshooting of VoIP deployment, supporting physical layer analysis through packet metrics, signaling analysis and voice quality determination. HST-3000 capabilities allow packet capture of live VoIP calls, including VoIP call storage and an integrated FTP capability to send captured VoIP calls to be analyzed by JDSU’s PVA-1000 software. The HST was created to improve efficiency and lower the costs of installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting business and residential services and networks. The HST-3000 combines copper, voice and data service testing features with unparalleled process automation capabilities in a lightweight, battery-operated unit.
By adding ADSL2+, VDSL and IPTV test options, the HST-3000 provides a comprehensive and industry-leading portable test solution for triple-play service deployments and extends its capabilities for installation and maintenance crews who are responsible for the turn-up and troubleshooting of these new services.
About JDSU
JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) enables broadband and optical innovation in the communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace and defense, and decorative applications. More information is available at http://www.jdsu.com/.
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