The
Fiber Optic Communications & Networking Module is Industrial Fiber Optics'
newest fiber optic technology module. ItŐs a 10-activity, intermediate-level
product developed for teaching at a higher level than other modules, emphasizing
fiber optic communications and networking technology. The curriculum addresses
the most recent advances in the rapidly changing fiber communications
and networking technology fields. Curriculum subjects include:
- Fundamentals of
fiber optic technology
- Optical fiber manufacture
- Optical fiber construction:
single- and multi-mode
- Dispersion and
attenuation
- Fiber cable comparisons
- Generation III
fiber connection technology
- Fusion splicing
techniques
- Fiber couplers
and optical power splitters
- Wavelength division
multiplexing
- Fiber optic tools,
testing and test equipment
The module curriculum
guide is a comprehensive manual comprising 10 exciting activities, with
technical reading assignments for each. Accompanying Fiber Optic Reference
Guides contain 14 chapters with several hundred illustrations in 199 pages.
An extensive list of references and a working glossary of fiber optic
terms are included. Each activity features:
- Real-world applications
- Hands-on working
experience and experiments with fiber optics and associated components
- Problem solving
and student worksheets
- Homework assignments
and investigative research
- Web fiber optic
tours and projects
Hands-on experiments
and networking activities include:
- Color picture and
sound signals over fiber
- Optical fiber characterization
- Losses in optical
fiber
- Fiber optic switching
networks
- Optical and electrical
multiplexing
- Fiber termination
polishing and splicing
- Infrared light
conversion
- Use of fiber optic
couplers (splitters)
Features
- Versatile curriculum
format (metric and SAE dimensions)
- 10 comprehensive
and challenging activities
- Full-color student
and instructor manuals
- Completely self-contained
curriculum
- Curriculum pretest
and post test
- Instructor's manual
with color-coded answer sheets
- Solid-state, low
profile, surface-mount transceivers with audio and video transmission
capabilities
- Low-voltage transceiver
operation with optical detection
- Multiplexed switching
input/output transceiver
- Low-power LED technology
for safety
- 3 transmit wavelength
operation
