Fiber Optics Installer and Technician Guide

For years fiber optics was the future. Now its the present and the time has come to act if you want to make a career in this fast-growing field. The Fiber Optics Installer and Technician Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to prepare you for the two leading fiber optics certifications Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) and Fiber Optics Technician (FOT). This books practical objective-focused coverage includes: The history of fiber optics Principles of fiber optic transmission Optical fiber characteristics construction and theory Safety considerations Cables connectors and splicing Fiber optic light sources and transmitters Fiber optic detectors and receivers Passive components and multiplexers Fiber optic links Testing equipment Techniques for testing links and cables Troubleshooting and restoration techniques Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.