Synopses & Reviews
A special e-book edition for network admins and technicians dealing with fiber opticsCabling is crucial to network performance, and incorrect use of cables can result in outages and constant troubleshooting. Specific standards and processes must be employed when working with fiber optics. This convenient e-book comprises Part 2 of the popular and fully updated Cabling: The Complete Guide to Network Wiring, 5th Edition, with extensive coverage of fiber optics for large-scale communications networks and telecommunications standards. You will learn principles and practices essential to successfully installing and maintaining a fiber-optic network.
- Convenient e-book format is accessible on tablets and mobile devices
- Examines the principles of fiber optic transmission, optical fiber characteristics and construction, and basic principles of light
- Includes coverage of fiber optic cables, light sources, detectors, and receivers; passive optical networks, components, and multiplexers; and system design considerations
- Explains splicing, connectors, safety considerations, link/cable testing, troubleshooting, and restoration
- Covers the objectives for popular Data Cabling Installer Certification (DCIC), Certified Fiber Optics Installer (CFOI), and Fiber Optic Technician (FOT) exams
Cabling Part 2: Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components, 5th Edition has the information you need to master every aspect of setting up and managing a fiber-optic network.
Synopsis
Part 2 from Cabling 5th Edition: Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components Cabling: The Complete Guide to Network Wiring, 5th Edition has been updated for the growing demand of fiber optics for large-scale communications networks and telecommunication standards.
Part II: Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components probes deeper into fiber optics, and can be used to prepare for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) and/or Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certifications, two of the Electronic Technician's Association's leading certifications.
Table of contents
- History of Fiber Optics.
- Principles of Fiber Optic Transmission.
- Basic Principles of Light.
- Optical Fiber Construction and Theory.
- Optical Fiber Characteristics.
- Safety.
- Fiber Optic Cables.
- Splicing.
- Connectors.
- Fiber Optic Light Sources.
- Fiber Optic Detectors and Receivers.
- Passive Components and Multiplexers.
- Passive Optical Networks (PON).
- Cable Installation and Hardware.
- Fiber Optic System Design Considerations.
- Test equipment and Link/Cable Testing.
- Troubleshooting and Restoration.
Synopsis
The Essential
Principles and Practices of Fiber-Optic NetworksCompletely updated for its 5th edition, Cabling Part 2: Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components takes an in-depth look into the fiber-optics technology that is a growing demand of large-scale networks. The book probes deep to help you prepare for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) certification and the Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certification—the Electronics Technicians Association’s two leading certifications in the field. Written by an expert in fiber-optics, Cabling Part 2 is regarded as a definitive resource among books on cabling and component instruction.
- Examine fiber-optic transmission and the basic principles of light
- Learn about optical fiber characteristics and their construction
- Discover how to work with cables, light sources, detectors, and receivers
- Study passive optical networks, components, and multiplexers
- Properly splice and connect cables using important safety precautions
- Learn essential considerations for solid fiber-optic system design
- Deploy troubleshooting and restoration processes to quickly resolve issues
About the Author
Bill Woodward has been working with and teaching fiber optics since 1992. He is chairman of SAE International’s Aerospace Fiber Optics and Applied Photonics Committee, AS-3 and chairman of the AS-3B2 Education and Design Working Group. He has also served four terms as chairman of the Electronics Technicians Association; in addition, he is chairman of the Fiber Optic Committee that is responsible for the FOI and FOT certifications.