Hayes, Jim

Fiber Optics Technician's Manual - 4th - New York Delmar Cengage Learning 2011 - 271

FIBER OPTICS TECHNICIAN'S MANUAL, 4E is a practical guide for designers, installers, and troubleshooters of fiber optic cable plants and networks. It reflects recent changes in fiber optic technology, marketing, and applications, including wider usage of Fiber To The Home (FTTH) applications and Local Area Networks (LANs). This book begins with a brief history of the development of fiber optics and progresses from the basics of this technology and its components to installation and testing. FIBER OPTICS TECHNICIAN'S MANUAL, 4E will provide your students with a comprehensive overview of all aspects of fiber optics as used in communications systems, including telephone, CATV, and computers.

Contents
Introduction
The Origins of Fiber Optics Communications
Basics of Fiber Optics
Fiber Optic Applications
Optical Fiber Cables
Specifying Fiber Optic Cable
Fiber Optic Connectors, Splices and Tools
Fiber Optic Hardware
Getting Started in Fiber Optics
Guidelines for Fiber Optic Design and Installation
Cable Plant Link Loss Budget Analysis
Fiber Optic Installation Safety
Planning the Installation
Fiber Optic Cable Plant Documentation
Estimating and Bidding Fiber Optic Installation
Fiber Optic Cable Pulling
Fiber Optic Restoration
Fiber Optic Testing
Appendixes
Acronyms
Index

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