RALEIGH, NC--(Marketwire -01/10/12)- M2 Optics Inc. is offering a 27-page whitepaper that defines optical modulation index (OMI), discusses the importance of properly setting the OMI of laser transmitters in CATV and optical systems, and provides a low-cost measurement approach.

The "Defining Optical Modulation Index" Whitepaper offers an in-depth look at OMI and explains how it is defined at a technical level, describes its importance to optical system performance, and provides measurement methods to save time and money. This paper prepares system operators to properly set OMI in order to achieve peak laser transmission system performance.

The "Defining Optical Modulation Index" Whitepaper is divided into four sections: Defining OMI, OMI and System Performance, Measuring and Setting OMI, and Additional OMI Facts & Related Info. It compares the traditional approach of measuring OMI using several instruments versus the firm's single instrument designed for properly setting OMI for any number of channels.

The "Defining Optical Modulation Index" Whitepaper is available for download at www.m2optics.com/defining-omi-whitepaper-download/.

About M2 Optics Inc.

Founded in 2001, M2 Optics Inc. has become a leading global provider of solutions for testing and monitoring fiber optic equipment and systems in the Telecom, CATV, Networking Equipment, Aerospace, and Education markets. Offering a full line of instruments, platforms, and accessories for fiber optic network testing, monitoring, and connectivity, the firm specializes in Network simulation and latency solutions, Optical Modulation Index (OMI) Instruments, Fiber network monitoring, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, Standard and specialty optical fibers and test fiber, and provides highly efficient fiber re-spooling and fusion splicing services.

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