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In Fiber Optics (Volume 2) - Cable Design, you'll learn ...
- Describe multimode and single mode step-index and graded-index fibers
- Explain the terms refractive index profile, relative refractive index difference, and profile parameter, Identify the two basic types of single mode step-index fibers
- Describe the vapor phase oxidation and direct-melt optical fiber fabrication procedures
- Describe the fiber drawing process
Overview
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Credit: 3 PDH
Length: 30 pages
This 3-hour course is the second in a series of five courses about fiber optic cable systems. The series covers fiber optics from basic light theory transmission to cables, connectors, testing, and signal transmission.
The course, Fiber Optics II - Cable Design, explains the basic construction of fiber optic cables including the types of cables, cable properties, and performance characteristics. The course reviews multimode, single mode step-index and graded index fibers, and fabrication procedures.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe multimode and single-mode step-index and graded-index fibers.
- Explain the terms refractive index profile, relative refractive index difference, and profile parameter, and identify the two basic types of single-mode step-index fibers.
- Describe the vapor-phase oxidation and direct-melt optical fiber fabrication procedures.
- Explain the fiber-drawing process.
- Identify the benefits of cabled optical fibers over bare fibers.
- Describe the basic cable components, including buffers, strength members, and jacket materials.
- Explain the material and design requirements imposed on military fiber optic cable designs.
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of OFCC, stranded, and ribbon cable designs.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 20 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 3 PDH
Length: 30 pages
