By-Â Intertek
Intertek expands scope of services for Verizon’s fiber-optic components testing
Intertek (search Lightwave for Intertek), a supplier of testing, inspection, and certification services, announced an expansion of scope for its fiber-optic components certification services. Intertek’s Lexington, KY lab, a Verizon-certified Independent Test Laboratory (ITL) under Verizon’s Fiber Optic Component (FOC) Program, can now provide GR-20-CORE and GR-409-CORE testing. The standards cover optical fiber, optical fiber cables, and premises fiber-optic cables.
Intertek tests safety, reliability, and performance of fiber-optic components including connectors, fiber cables, fiber distribution frames, splice closures, pedestals, and indoor/outdoor fiber cabinets. FOC testing includes geometric tolerances, mechanical testing [...] Continue Reading…


































