For years, fiber optics was the future. Now, it's 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 book's 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.
