Table Of ContentTable of Contents
Cover
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
ETA’s FOI and FOT Programs
About This Book
Who Is This Book For?
How to Use This Book
Enjoy!
Part II: Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components
Chapter 1: History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access
Evolution of Light in Communication
Evolution of Optical Fiber Manufacturing Technology
Evolution of Optical Fiber Integration and Application
Broadband since the Turn of the Century
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Chapter 2: Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission
The Fiber-Optic Link
Amplitude Modulation
Analog Transmission
Digital Data Transmission
Analog Data Transmission vs. Digital Data Transmission
Analog to Digital (A/D) Conversion
Digital-to-Analog (D/A) Conversion
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
multiplexing
Decibels (dB)
Absolute Power
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Chapter 3: Basic Principles of Light
Light as Electromagnetic Energy
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Refraction
Total Internal Reflection
Fresnel Reflections
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Chapter 4: Optical Fiber Construction and Theory
Optical Fiber Components
Tensile Strength
Manufacturing Optical Fiber
Mode
Refractive Index Profiles
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Chapter 5: Optical Fiber Characteristics
It All Adds Up
Dispersion
Attenuation
Bending Losses
Numerical Aperture
Equilibrium Mode Distribution
Fiber Specifications and Standards
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Chapter 6: Safety
Basic Safety
Light Sources
Handling Fiber
Chemicals
Site Safety
Emergencies
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Chapter 7: Fiber-Optic Cables
Basic Cable
Cable Components
Cable Types
Cable Duty Specifications
Cable Termination Methods
Blown Fiber
NEC Standards for Fiber-Optic Cables and Raceways
Cable Markings and Codes
Bend Radius Specifications
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Chapter 8: Splicing
Why Splice?
Splicing Safety
Splicing Equipment
Splicing Procedures
Splice Requirements
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Chapter 9: Connectors
The Fiber-Optic Connector
Connection Performance
Connector Types
Connector Termination
Cleaning and Inspection
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Chapter 10: Fiber-Optic Light Sources and Transmitters
Semiconductor Light Sources
Light Source Performance Characteristics
Transmitter Performance Characteristics
Light Source Safety
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Chapter 11: Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers
Photodiode Fundamentals
Other Types of Photodiode
Photodiode Responsivity, Efficiency, and Speed
Fiber-Optic Receiver
Receiver Performance Characteristics
Transceivers
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Chapter 12: Passive Components and multiplexers
Standards
Parameters
Couplers
Inline Power Tap
Optical Switches
Optical Attenuators
Optical Isolator
Wavelength Division multiplexing
Optical Amplifier
Optical Filter
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Chapter 13: Passive Optical Networks
Passive and Active Network Fundamentals
Fiber to the X
Outside Plant Components
PON Standards and Active Equipment
Radio Frequency (RF) Over Fiber
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Chapter 14: Cable Installation and Hardware
Installation Specifications
Installation Hardware
Installation Methods
Fire Resistance and Grounding
Hardware Management
Labeling Requirements and Documentation
Polarity
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Chapter 15: Fiber-Optic System Design Considerations
The Advantages of Optical Fiber over Copper
Basic Fiber-Optic System Design Considerations
Link Performance Analysis
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Chapter 16: Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing
Calibration Requirements
Continuity Tester
Visual Fault Locator
Fiber Identifier
Inline Optical Power Monitoring
Optical Return Loss Test Set
Stabilized Light Source and Optical Power Meter
Patch Cord
Test Jumper
Launch Conditions, Mode Filters, and Encircled Flux
ANSI/TIA-526-14 Optical Loss Measurement Methods
Patch Cord Optical Power Loss Measurement
Connector Insertion Loss Measurement
Link Segment and Cabling Subsystem Performance
Measurements
Tier 1 Testing
Tier 2 Testing
Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer
Emerging Testing Standards
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Chapter 17: Troubleshooting and Restoration
Optical Fiber Type Mismatch
Inspection and Evaluation
Continuity Tester Fault Location Techniques
Continuity Tester Polarity Verification Techniques
Visual Fault Locator
Fiber Identifier
OTDR Fault Location Techniques
Restoration Practices
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Appendices
Appendix A: The Bottom Line
Chapter 1: History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access
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 and Transmitters
Chapter 11: Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers
Chapter 12: Passive Components and multiplexers
Chapter 13: Passive Optical Networks
Chapter 14: Cable Installation and Hardware
Chapter 15: Fiber-Optic System Design Considerations
Chapter 16: Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting and Restoration
Appendix B: The Electronics Technicians Association,
International (ETA) Certifications
Data Cabling Installer (DCI) Certification 2014 Knowledge
Competency Requirements
Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) 2014 Knowledge Competency
Requirements
Fiber Optic Technician (FOT) 2014 Knowledge Competency
Requirements
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