Fiber Optics 2

IN-606

Chapter 6 — Connectors

  • Main Connector Components
  • What to Look for in a Connector
  • Subscriber Connector (SC)
  • BFOC/2.5 (ST)
  • LC Connector
  • Multifiber Connectors
  • Older Multimode Connectors
  • DWDM Influenced Single-mode Connectors
  • Older Single-mode Connector Styles
  • Termination Techniques
  • Connector Polishing Procedures
  • Fiber Optic Connector Inspection
  • Cleaning Methods
  • Single-mode Field Connectorization Issues
  • The Importance of Yield
  • Attenuators
  • Terminators

Chapter 7 — Splicing

  • Why Do We Need to Splice?
  • Good Splice Requirements
  • Fiber Cleaving
  • Common Fiber Optic Cleavers
  • Fusion Splicing
  • Ribbon Splicing
  • Mechanical Splicing
  • Pigtail Splicing
  • How Do We Protect the Splice?

Chapter 8 — Fiber and Cable Management

  • Rack Space
  • Patch Panels
  • Splice Panels
  • Optical Entrance Enclosures
  • Fiber Distribution Units
  • Splice Closures
  • Splice Trays
  • Fanout and Breakout Kits
  • Buildings and Campuses
  • Premises Panels
  • Fiber Raceway Systems
  • Work Area (WA) Media Outlets
  • Fiber to the Building Installations
  • OSP Fiber and Cable Management
  • FTTx Cable Management Products
  • Fiber Distribution Hubs
  • Fiber Access Terminals
  • Multiport Service Terminals
  • Fiber Transition Terminals
  • Cabling Scenarios
  • Vaults and Handholes
  • Panel and Closure Issues

Chapter 9 — Installation

  • Optical Cable Installation
  • Cable Handling
  • Guidelines for Fiber Optic Cable Installation
  • Standards, Regulations, and Codes
  • Air Blown Fiber
  • Cabling Buildings
  • Cable Trays and Cable Duct Benefits
  • Cable Installation Products

Chapter 10 — OSP Installation

  • Underground Installation Techniques
  • Proper Route Planning and Engineering
  • Conduit and Duct Installation
  • Cable Pulling Methods
  • Tension Monitoring
  • High Air Speed Blown
  • Aerial Installation
  • Utility Applications of Fiber Optics
  • Mid-span (Express) Entries
  • Slack Storage Methods
  • Underground Cable Storage
  • Aerial Cable Storage Products
  • Sequential Markings

Chapter 11 — Test Equipment

  • Optical Loss Test Sets
  • The OTDR
  • Key Issues for All OTDRs
  • Fiber Identifiers
  • Visual Tracers
  • Visual Inspection
  • Optical Dispersion Testers
  • Testing Documentation
  • Elements of an Effective Maintenance Posture

Chapter 12 — Optical Testing

  • TIA-568 Testing Terminology
  • Test Methods
  • Multimode Launch Conditions
  • Optical Loss Testing with a Mandrel
  • Reference Test Methods
  • Insertion Loss Method
  • “Not to Exceed” Charts
  • Testing Transmitter and Receiver Power
  • Transmitter and Receiver Documentation
  • OTDR Deadzone
  • OTDR Signatures
  • Optical Gain
  • Fiber Roll-off
  • Testing Fiber Optic Splitters
  • Key Points to Understanding IOR
  • Documentation Issues
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