How does Skylane Optics test its high-performance compatible optical components?
At Skylane Optics, rigorous Quality Assurance is the foundation of everything we do. Through comprehensive testing and validation procedures, they proudly maintain a 99.98% reliability rate across all compatible optical components. Discover the step-by-step process behind Skylane Optics’ testing methodology.
Step 1: Qualification
Every component begins with a detailed internal qualification process. The engineering team analyzes full technical documentation—including datasheets, reliability reports, and complete Bills of Materials (BOM)—to ensure strict compliance with quality standards.
A ten-criteria checklist is applied, covering factors such as resistance to thermal cycling and vibrations. All critical data is recorded and tracked via the proprietary Data Traveler System (DTS), ensuring full traceability from the moment a component is received until final delivery.
Step 2: Validation
Validation procedures guarantee that every solution meets stringent technical and operational requirements. All products undergo a 2,000-hour reliability stress test. For transceivers with speeds exceeding 400G, advanced testing protocols are implemented using high-precision laboratory equipment.
Hardware validation is performed using industry-leading tools, such as EXFO platforms, to verify compliance with transmission standards and peak throughput stability. Optical validation is conducted using Multilane ONT analyzers to examine key parameters like eye diagrams and extinction ratios.
Step 3: Compatibility Testing
Once validation is successful, components are tested for compatibility in real-world environments. In the lab, Skylane simulates specific hardware configurations from various Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEMs), testing each transceiver at its maximum rated reach.
Utilizing the DTS system, each component is matched to the required platform. Subsequently, integration and traffic generation tests are performed to confirm long-term reliability and performance. The laboratory facilities include a wide array of switches, various fiber types, and measurement tools to mirror real deployment conditions and verify full interoperability.
Step 4: Optical Inspection
The final stage is an automated visual inspection of the TOSA (Transmit Optical Subassembly) and ROSA (Receive Optical Subassembly) components. These inspections aim to eliminate manufacturing defects or contamination, ensuring full compliance with IEC standards and internal requirements.
Skylane’s extensive experience in multi-vendor environments allows them to provide transceivers coded for multiple NEM platforms, offering compatibility with over 100 systems and thousands of switch models.
The Skylane Optics and Netceed Advantage
By choosing Skylane Optics components through Netceed Poland, you are investing in the certainty and stability of your network. Thanks to a rigorous four-stage testing and certification methodology, every product leaving the warehouse is fully prepared for the most demanding network environments. The effectiveness of this process is proven by an impressive 99.98% reliability rate.
As your technology partner and integrator, Netceed Poland goes a step further. We don’t just deliver high-performance optics; we ensure they are perfectly tailored to your specific infrastructure. We understand the challenges of multi-vendor environments, which is why we offer solutions that combine the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of compatible products with the quality and security of OEM solutions.
Benefits of Partnering with Netceed Poland for Skylane Optics:
Deployment Certainty: Through advanced parameter validation (such as eye diagrams and extinction ratios), we eliminate the risk of failure at the planning stage.
Full Compatibility: We offer transceivers coded for over 100 different NEM platforms (including Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Arista), guaranteeing seamless interoperability with your existing switches and routers.
Local Expert Support: The Netceed Poland engineering team assists in selecting the right solutions and supports the implementation process, reducing time-to-market for new services.
Budget Optimization: We deliver premium technology at a price point that allows for significant CAPEX savings without any compromise on performance.
Netceed Poland and Skylane Optics provide the foundation upon which you can build a modern network, eliminating the risk of costly downtime and service delays. By integrating reliable optics with expert support, we provide your telecommunications business with the stability needed to securely transition to higher bandwidths, such as 100G and beyond.