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TEL 116 – Fiber Optics
Transmission Systems
Introduces the fundamentals of fiber optics and
explores the applications of fiber optics transmission systems. Laboratory exercises give students hands-on
experience with fiber optic devices.
Topics include: introduction to
optical fiber principles, types of optical fiber, characteristics of optical
fiber, factors contributing to fiber losses, fiber optic systems, installation
and maintenance of fiber optic systems, fusion/quick connect splicing, and
terminations.
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Introduction to Optical Fiber Principles |
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Types of Optical Fiber |
D. Lab |
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Characteristics of Optical Fiber |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
6 |
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Factors Contributing to Fiber Losses |
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6 |
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Fiber Optic Systems |
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Installation and Maintenance of Fiber Optic
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Fusion/Quick Connect Splicing |
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Terminations |
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Prerequisite: |
TEL 103 or ELC 120 |
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Course Guide
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INTRODUCTION TO OPTICAL FIBER PRINCIPLES |
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Optical fiber development |
Describe the two methods
of light propagation within optical fibers. |
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Light propagation |
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Total internal reflection |
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Continuous refraction |
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TYPES OF OPTICAL FIBER
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Types of optical fiber |
State the advantages or
disadvantages of types of optical fiber for a particular application. |
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Fiber materials |
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CHARACTERISTICS OF OPTICAL FIBER
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12 |
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Explain the importance of
the critical angle of propagation and numerical aperture of a step index
fiber. |
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List five general areas
where the energy or information can be lost in a fiber optic link. |
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FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO FIBER LOSSES
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Identify six factors that
contribute to attenuation within a fiber-to-fiber connection. |
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FIBER OPTIC SYSTEMS
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Describe the different
types of fiber optic communication systems. |
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Compare the performance of
fiber optic systems. |
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIBER
OPTIC SYSTEMS
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Install fiber optic cable
using proper methods for pulling, securing, and marking the cable. |
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Splice fiber optic cable
using the proper equipment and techniques. |
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Test fiber optic cable. |
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Install and test fiber
optic electronics. |
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Analyze fiber optic system
failures. |
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Sectionalize fiber optic
system trouble and repair. |
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FUSION/QUICK CONNECT SPLICING
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Discuss the process
involved in performing a quality Fusion/Quick connect splice. |
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Name the equipment item(s)
required to perform and quality test a Fusion/Quick connect splice. |
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Perform a Fusion/Quick
connect splice to industry quality standards. |
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TERMINATIONS
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Discuss the requirements
for optical fiber terminations. |
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Name the equipment item(s)
required to perform optical fiber terminations. |
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Perform an optical fiber
termination to industry quality standards. |
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Suggested Resources
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Keiser, G.
(1991). Optical
fiber communications (2nd ed.).
Senior, J. M.
(1992). Optical
fiber communications.
Smith, D. R.
(1993). Digital
transmission systems.
Taylor, H. F. (Ed.).
(1988). Advances
in fiber optics communications.
VanEtten & Yan
Der Plotts. (1991). Principles
of optical fiber communications.