COURSE
OBJECTIVES
Get A Basic Understanding Of
The Following:
1.)
What fiber optics is and how it works.
2.)
Common industry terms and definitions.
3.)
Developing forces in the industry.
4.)
Industry trends.
5.)
How fiber optic glass is made.
6.)
How light travels in fiber optic glass.
7.)
Different types of fiber optic cable, their uses, and
performance characteristics.
8.)
Performance differences between copper and fiber
optic cables and
and copper
and fiber optic systems.
9.)
Handling requirements for fiber optic cabling.
10.)
Connectors and the connector assembly
process.
11.) Splicing
and the splicing process.
12.) Tools of the trade.
13.)
Testing, testing process, tests, test equipment.
14.)
Systems, layout, components, loss budget.
15.)
Safety considerations; general and fiber specific.