JDSU Adds Triple Play to SmartClass Portfolio of Handheld Testers

MILPITAS, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JDSU today introduced
the SmartClass Triple Play Services (TPS) test instrument, an all-in-one
handheld tool for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of IP
video, VoIP, IP data and ADSL 1/2/2+ services. The SmartClass TPS performs
highly complex tests yet is easy-to-use, meets the challenges associated with
mass broadband deployments, and can scale to future requirements as technology
evolves.
Key features of the SmartClass TPS include triple-play services testing
with Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) functionality,
advanced IP video analysis, including the ability to test multiple HDTV
streams, VoIP phone emulation, and a built-in USB Host 2.0 interface for easy
file transfer.
"JDSU designed its SmartClass testers to address the full range of
requirements for today's network installer," said Jim Nerschook, vice
president and general manager in JDSU's Communications Test and Measurement
business segment. "The SmartClass TPS is the latest addition to our portfolio
of award-winning test and measurement solutions that help deliver the promise
of IP services by providing easy-to-use tools for field technicians."
The SmartClass TPS offers advanced test applications including IPTV
quality testing for broadcast and video-on-demand streams (including VMOS and
MDI-MLR), the ability to assess VoIP packet stream quality using MOS and
R-Factor as well as network delay analysis, IP Data Throughput Rate
verification using FTP or HTTP tests, and the ability to test these services
over an ADSL2+ or Ethernet 10/100 interface.
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.
Contacts
Press/Industry: Nick Rowan, +1 240-404-1924 or nick.rowan@jdsu.com
Investors: Michelle Levine, +1 408-546-4421 or michelle.levine@jdsu.com
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Media, Nick Rowan, +1-240-404-1924, nick.rowan@jdsu.com, or Investors,
Michelle Levine, +1-408-546-4421, michelle.levine@jdsu.com, both of JDSU