Why Testing Telecom Infrastructure Remains a High-Stakes Challenge

Telecommunications systems are evolving faster than most test environments can adapt. Equipment must integrate with existing architecture while supporting firmware with unpredictable updates. At the same time, physical interfaces and signal behaviors are under pressure from increased bandwidth, unpredictable noise conditions and protocol variations.

Test teams often inherit unclear certification objectives or struggle with incomplete debug data, making diagnostics unreliable. Compliance requirements vary by geography and carrier, exposing product teams when test documentation is not aligned with local regulations or audit expectations.

Our Telecom Equipment Testing Solutions

Telecom systems don’t operate in isolation, they live within layered architectures where electrical, RF, and protocol-level behaviors must align precisely. At Averna, testing goes beyond checking specs. We recreate edge conditions, emulate device interactions, and trace signal behavior through each interface and software state using custom-built automated test systems and protocol analyzer tools.

DOCSIS and PON requirements evolve quickly. We adapt test strategies to track compliance, not just to standards, but to firmware releases and architectural shifts. PHY layer metrics are captured with precision. Protocol mismatches are isolated before they cascade. Whether you're testing CMTS platforms, ONU/OLT units or optical transponders, we make system-level behavior visible and actionable.

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Our test solutions are tailored for telecom infrastructure where precision and repeatability determine product success. We work with OEMs and network equipment providers to validate performance at every level — from physical interfaces to firmware logic.

Some of our key areas include:

  • DOCSIS platform testing (including PHY layer validation and upstream/downstream behavior)
  • PON and FTTx equipment validation (ONU/OLT integration, interoperability stress testing)
  • Embedded software verification for set-top boxes, gateways, and CPE devices
  • Optical module testing for metro, long-haul, and access networks, including telecom-grade optical testing
  • Protocol simulation and traffic injection for real-time diagnostics

We also build platforms that accommodate rapid spec changes, without rewriting test logic, leveraging reusable test frameworks. Averna engineers configure each system to your use case, not the other way around.

Purpose-Built Testing Equipment for Telecommunications Infrastructure

Averna designs purpose-built equipment to meet telecom-grade reliability, combining active alignment machines, vision inspection systems, and inline test systems for optical, RF, and signal-centric applications.

 

 

 

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RF & Broadband Test Systems

Averna’s RF and broadband systems are purpose-built for signal analysis across diverse cable and wireless technologies. These platforms detect subtle degradation in modulation and bandwidth handling under live or simulated conditions.

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Optical & PON Test Solutions

Ensure optical components perform reliably under shifting bandwidth demands. Our fiber optics testing services adapt to evolving network configurations and protocol requirements, covering FTTx and PON validation with a focus on performance stability and compliance.

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Jupiter 310 CPE Design Verification System 

Jupiter 310 delivers precise visibility into DOCSIS PHY behavior. It pinpoints anomalies that would otherwise delay development and supports targeted adjustments to signal configuration or firmware logic.

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Designing a New Platform or Updating Existing Test Assets?

Whether you're expanding a DOCSIS platform or updating embedded firmware, our teams help you reduce friction in your infrastructure test flows. We offer services ranging from initial test architecture design to ongoing system upgrades, always tailored to telecom-grade validation needs.

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Why Trust Our Expertise at Averna

Averna has spent over two decades working with telecom OEMs and infrastructure leaders to solve complex test challenges. We’ve engineered solutions for high-throughput DOCSIS validation, enabled system-wide signal analysis, and supported device qualification at both the board and enclosure levels.

Our teams understand what’s at stake when certification delays block market access. That’s why we architect test systems that integrate easily with your development process and adapt to evolving standards like the Red Radio Equipment Directive (formerly RTTE), NEBS, and CE conformity requirements.

De-Risking Certification Through Technical Depth

Our telecom test platforms support conformance validation for a range of essential standards, including EMC testing protocols and electrical safety requirements. These systems recreate real-world interference scenarios to evaluate signal integrity under stress. They also allow for precise firmware regression analysis, helping teams uncover issues early and verify software behavior against live protocol interactions.

This includes interoperability testing for ONU/OLT devices and RF behavior emulation across licensed and unlicensed bands. Whether you're targeting long-haul fiber, metro aggregation, or DOCSIS network environments, we configure testbeds that remain resilient, even as specs evolve.

Supporting Certification from Lab to Launch

Averna helps manufacturers streamline the path to certification with test assets aligned to recognized bodies and directives. We support test lab accreditation workflows and configure platforms for CE RED pre-compliance, ITU protocol validation, and telecom-grade compliance with safety norms like IEC 62368-1. By anticipating the technical requirements of regulators and TCBs, we reduce costly rework and speed up approval timelines.

Learn More About our Telecom Infrastructure Test and Quality Solutions


 

 

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Jupiter 310 Brochure

Download this brochure and find out why the Jupiter 310 is the industry standard for DOCSIS PHY layer verification testing.


 

 

Accelerate Your Telecom Equipment Certification with Confidence

Test once, test right. At Averna, we engineer systems that adapt with each product iteration. Compliance becomes simpler, and your testing grows with your roadmap. Ready to elevate your telecom testing strategy?Talk to our experts