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.