The use of multi-fibre connections in optical networks is constantly increasing and ensuring the quality of the headboards of these connectors is becoming more important than ever. VIAVI's. VIAVI‘s latest handheld microscope, the FiberCheck Sidewinder, is specifically designed to meet the needs of inspecting and analyzing multi-fibre plugs such as MPO/MTP. The fully automated inspection process according to pre-installed (IEC61300-3-35) or custom analysis criteria, as well as the integrated touchscreen with live images of the plug hole surface and the auto-centering/focus allow for an accurate and fast Analysis of the complete plug in under 12 seconds.