Fiber Optics Technician's Manual

Third Edition
Author: Jim Hayes

This newly updated edition reflects recent changes in fiber optic technology, marketing, and applications, including wider usage of Fiber To The Home (FTTH) applications and LANs (Local Area Networks).

A practical guide for designers, installers, and troubleshooters of fiber optic cable plants and networks, this book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of fiber optics as used in communications systems, including telephone, CATV, and computers.

Beginning with a brief history of the development of fiber optics, the third edition progresses from the basics of the technology and its components, to installation and testing.

Features:

Contributions by a number of trainers are based on material they use in their own programs, so that content is organized for ease of use in teaching the installation, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic cabling systems
Includes hands-on labs utilizing actual installation practices for enhanced learning
Features chapter-end review questions that allow for knowledge assessment and targeted review of topics needing reinforcement
Serves as an excellent preparation manual for the Certified Fiber Optic Technician certification exam
New for the third edition, a separate lab manual provides more hands-on exercises

Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1 History of FO development
Chapter 2 Basics of FO
Chapter 3 Networks
Chapter 4 Cables
Chapter 5 Cable Specifications
Chapter 6 Connectors and Splices
Chapter 7 Fiber Optic Hardware
Chapter 8 Getting Started
Chapter 9 Guidelines for Fiber Optic Design and Installation
Chapter 10 Link Loss Budgets
Chapter 11 Safety issues
Chapter 12 Planning The Install
Chapter 13 Documentation
Chapter 14 Estimating & Bidding Networks
Chapter 15 Cable Installation
Chapter 16 Restoration
Chapter 17 Testing
Appendix A Glossary
Appendix B Standards
Appendix C Resource Guide

268 Pages - 7-3/8 x 9-1/4 in.

1401896995 / 9781401896997

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