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LTE/4G Device Testing

We provide LTE/4G testing and certification, helping you eliminate challenges associated with this evolving technology.

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Fiber Optic Components (FOC) Testing

We have the capabilities, expertise, and approvals necessary to provide you with a cost-effective solution for your Fiber Optic Testing needs, including GR-20-CORE, GR-409-CORE, and GR-13-CORE.

We test safety, reliability and performance of fiber optic components (FOC), including connectors, fiber cables, fiber distribution frames, splice closures, pedestals and indoor/outdoor fiber cabinets.

With Intertek FOC testing you can rely on:

  • Getting faster service delivery
  • Benefiting from global expertise with local presence
  • Reducing your risk while protecting your brand
  • Gaining new efficiencies

Verizon Certification
Intertek is a Verizon-approved Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) for FOC testing. We provide both testing in our expanded Lexington, Kentucky, fiber optic lab, as well as FOC witness testing services at manufacturers’ facilities. As part of the FOC witness testing program, Intertek and Verizon will assess the manufacturer’s labs to verify there are acceptable test equipment, trained technical staff, lab procedures and an ISO17025-based quality system in place to perform in-house FOC testing. Whether the evaluation takes place in our lab or yours, Intertek can provide you with a cost-effective solution for your Fiber Optic Testing needs.

Testing Standards for Fiber Optic Components (FOC)

  • GR-20-CORE: Optical Fiber and Fiber Cable
  • GR-409-CORE: Premises Fiber Optic Cable
  • GR-13-CORE: Pedestal Terminal Closure
  • GR-771-CORE: Fiber Optic Splice Closures
  • GR-765-CORE: Single Fiber Single-Mode Optical Splices and Splicing Systems

Services 

  • Geometric tolerances
  • Mechanical testing (vibration, shock, seismic etc.)
  • Fiber integrity (tensile loading, fiber flex and twist testing)
  • Environmental (thermal cycling, thermal shock, life aging)
  • Chemical exposure testing
  • Optical and electrical deployment testing
  • Gaseous airborne contaminants
  • Salt spray
  • Optical safety certifications
  • On-site witness testing
  • Full NEBS capabilities for testing to GR-63-CORE and GR-1089-CORE

 

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