Product Update

OFDR Software Update – Version 2.0

January 2026

Here’s the long-awaited upgrade to our beloved OFDR software. Our OFDR tech lead and the now expanded software team got unleashed with the necessary focus and (positive) rage to release what they had in mind for quite some time.

While the first software version was already a big product differentiator for our optical frequency-domain reflectometer, we consider this new version a major step up and an important contributor to our fast-paced development roadmap for optical backscattering reflectometry.

Significant improvement in stability

Not only did we collect feedback from our installed base and constant demo activities, but the software team cleaned and reworked the code and thoroughly tested the new features to maximize uptime.

New algorithms and code improvements

IL and RL analysis, and peak integration

Easy on-screen (and remote) analyses with improved integration-based calculations.

Increased dynamic range (x2) in spectral mode

Drastic code rework to reach maximum dynamic range (60 dB) on spectral analysis.

Averaging

Phase complexes are calculated independently for both polarizations and allow for a true averaging calculation, smoothing measurements while preserving the Rayleigh backscattering level.

Access to “raw data”

Complex data can now be saved with your OFDR measurement for custom analyses in your preferred tools.

New laser control menu

The tunable laser source output can now be controlled for tests and measurements beyond the OFDR scope, extending the versatility of your unit to the benefit of the entire lab.