Contents

Fiber Optics Background
Definition of Fiber Optics , FO Data links, History, FO Systems

Fiber Optics Concepts
FO light transmission, Propagation of light, Properties of light, Transmission of light through Optical Fibers

Optical Fibers and Cables
FO and cable design, Fibers and cables

Optical Splices, Connectors and Couplers
FO connections, Optical fiber coupling loss, Splices, Connectors, Couplers

Fiber Optic Measurement Techniques
FO measurements

Optical Sources and Fiber Optic Transmitters
Introduction, Semiconductor light-emitting diodes and Laser diodes, FO transmitters

Optical Detectors and Fiber Optic Receivers
Introduction , Optical detector, Semiconductor photodiodes, FO receivers

Fiber Optic Links
FO system topology, Link classification, System design and installation

Practice calculations, Evaluation and exam, Certificate of completion