For years, fiber optics was the future. Now, it’s the present, and
the time has come to act if you want to make a career in this
fast-growing field. The Fiber Optics Installer and Technician Guide
is a comprehensive resource designed to prepare you for the two
leading fiber optics certifications, Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)
and Fiber Optics Technician (FOT). This book’s practical,
objective-focused coverage includes:
* The history of fiber optics
* Principles of fiber optic transmission
* Optical fiber characteristics, construction, and theory
* Safety considerations
* Cables, connectors, and splicing
* Fiber optic light sources and transmitters
* Fiber optic detectors and receivers
* Passive components and multiplexers
* Fiber optic links
* Testing equipment
* Techniques for testing links and cables
* Troubleshooting and restoration techniques
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are
not included as part of e Book file.
Tabela de Conteúdo
Introduction.
Assessment Test.
Chapter 1: History of Fiber Optics.
Chapter 2: Principles of Fiber Optic Transmission.
Chapter 3: Basic Principles of Light.
Chapter 4: Optical Fiber Construction and Theory.
Chapter 5: Optical Fiber Characteristics.
Chapter 6: Safety.
Chapter 7: Fiber Optic Cables.
Chapter 8: Splicing.
Chapter 9: Connectors.
Chapter 10: Fiber Optic Light Sources.
Chapter 11: Fiber Optic Detectors and Receivers.
Chapter 12: Passive Components and Multiplexers.
Chapter 13: Cable Installation and Hardware.
Chapter 14: Fiber Optic System Design Considerations.
Chapter 15: Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing.
Chapter 16: Link/Cable Troubleshooting.
Glossary.
Index.
Sobre o autor
Bill Woodward is chairman of the Electronics Technicians
Association and the senior electrical engineer at WR Systems in
Norfolk, Virginia. Bill is also the committee chairman for the
ETA-I fiber optic installer (FOI), fiber optic technician (FOT),
fiber optic designer (FOD), and data cabling installer (DCIC)
certification programs.
Emile B. Husson has spent 15 years as a multimedia
training specialist in the fields of electronics, communications,
navigation, and industrial safety. He is currently developing
interactive training materials for U.S. Navy navigation hardware
and software.