{"product_id":"fiber-optics-installer-foi-certification-exam-guide-9781119011507","title":"Fiber Optics Installer FOI Certification Exam Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePass the FOI exam with a strong foundation in fiber optic technology    Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide gives you a solid foundation in fiber optics and thorough preparation for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) certification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Test xxxii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolution of Light in Communication 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly Forms of Light Communication 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Quest for Data Transmission 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolution of Optical Fiber Manufacturing Technology 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the Course of Light 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtending Fiber’s Reach 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolution of Optical Fiber Integration and Application 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroadband since the Turn of the Century 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Fiber Optics in Broadband 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroadband Speed and Access at the Turn of the Century and Today 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize the Refraction of Light 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Total Internal Reflection 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetect Crosstalk between Multiple Optical Fibers 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize Attenuation in an Optical Fiber 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fiber-Optic Link 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransmitter 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiver 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptical Fibers 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnectors 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecibels (dB) 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating dB Power Loss and Power Gain 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressing dB in Percentages 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rules of Thumb 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbsolute Power 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Decibel Value of a Gain or Loss in Power 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Gain or Loss in Power from a Known Decibel Value 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Gain or Loss in Power Using the dB Rules of Thumb 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvert dBm to a Power Measurement 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvert a Power Measurement to dBm 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Basic Principles of Light 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight as Electromagnetic Energy 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWavelength and Frequency 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of Electromagnetic Radiation 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Electromagnetic Spectrum 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefraction 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Causes Refraction? 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating the Index of Refraction 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal Internal Reflection 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFresnel Reflections 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 54\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvert Various Wavelengths to Corresponding Frequencies 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvert Various Frequencies to Corresponding Wavelengths 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Amount of Energy in a Photon Using Planck’s Constant 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Speed of Light through a Transparent Medium Using Its Refractive Index 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Snell’s Law to Calculate the Critical Angle of Incidence 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Loss in Decibels from a Fresnel Reflection 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Optical Fiber Construction and Theory 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptical Fiber Components 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCore 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCladding 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoating 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandards 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTensile Strength 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing Optical Fiber 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutside Vapor Deposition (OVD) 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVapor Axial Deposition (VAD) 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlasma Chemical Vapor Deposition (PCVD) 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMode 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating the Numerical Aperture and Modes 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefractive Index Profiles 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelect the Proper Optical Fiber Coating for a Harsh Environment 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify an Industry Standard that Defines the Specific Performance Characteristics on an Optical Fiber 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify an Optical Fiber from Its Refractive Index Profile 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Numerical Aperture of an Optical Fiber 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Number of Modes in an Optical Fiber 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Optical Fiber Characteristics 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt All Adds Up 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispersion 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModal Dispersion 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterial Dispersion 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaveguide Dispersion 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChromatic Dispersion 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolarization-Mode Dispersion 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Dispersion Affects Bandwidth 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttenuation 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbsorption 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScattering 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal Attenuation 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBending Losses 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrobends 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacrobends 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumerical Aperture 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquilibrium Mode Distribution 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiber Specifications and Standards 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevisions and Addendums 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMirroring of Performance Specifications 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePremises Standards 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle-Mode ITU Standards 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultimode ITU and IEC Standards 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialty Optical Fibers 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Attenuation in dB for a Length of Optical Fiber 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Usable Bandwidth for a Length of Optical Fiber 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Total Macrobending Loss in a Single-Mode Fiber-Optic Cable 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Total Macrobending Loss in a Multimode Fiber-Optic Cable 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Acceptance Angle for an Optical Fiber 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Latest Published Revision of a Standard Using the Internet 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Safety 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Safety 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngineering Controls 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood Work Habits 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight Sources 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal Regulations and International Standards 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaser Safety 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Fiber 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemicals 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIsopropyl Alcohol 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolvents 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnaerobic Epoxy 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite Safety 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLadders 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrenches 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergencies 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInjury 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical Exposure 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 148\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassify a Light Source Based on Optical Output Power and Wavelength 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify the Symptoms of Exposure to Solvents 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Proper Distance the Base of a Ladder Should Be from a Wall 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Fiber-Optic Cables 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Cable 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Components 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuffer 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrength Members 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJacket 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Types 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCordage 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistribution Cable 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreakout Cable 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArmored Cable 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMessenger Cable 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRibbon Cable 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmarine Cable 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAerospace Cable 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHybrid Cable 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposite Cable 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Duty Specifications 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Termination Methods 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFanout Kit 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreakout Kit 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlown Fiber 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNEC Provisions for Fiber-Optic Cables and Raceways 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNEC Fiber-Optic Cable Types 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Markings and Codes 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal Markings 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor Codes 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Numbers 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequential Markings 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBend Radius Specifications 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Cable Type from the NEC Markings 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify the Fiber Number from the Color Code 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Fiber Number from the Cable Markings 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify the Optical Fiber Type from the Color Code 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Optical Fiber Type from the Cable Markings 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Cable Length Using Sequential Markings 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Splicing 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Splice? 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplice Performance 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntrinsic Factors 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtrinsic Factors 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplicing Safety 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplicing Hazards 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplicing Equipment 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning Materials 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleavers 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical Splice 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFusion Splice 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplicing Procedures 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical Splicing Procedure 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFusion Splicing Procedure 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplice Performance Requirements 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine if the Splice Loss Is from an Intrinsic Factor 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine if the Splice Loss Is from an Extrinsic Factor 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Potential Splice Loss from a Core Diameter Mismatch 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshoot a Fusion Splice 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Connectors 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fiber-Optic Connector 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrule 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCap 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrain Relief 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBody 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnection Performance 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntrinsic Factors 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtrinsic Factors 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometry 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterferometer 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnector Types 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle-Fiber Contact Connectors 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle-Fiber Noncontact Connectors 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple-Fiber Contact Connectors 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnector Termination 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpoxy 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbrasives 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHand Polishing 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Connector 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachine Polishing 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-polished Connectors 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning and Inspection 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndface Cleaning 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndface Inspection 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnector Performance 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnector Color Code 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 332\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate Connector Endface Polishing 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate Connector Endface Cleaning 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate Connector Endface Geometry 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify an Optical Fiber Type from the Color of the Connector Strain Relief 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Fiber-Optic Light Sources and Transmitters 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemiconductor Light Sources 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLED Sources 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaser Sources 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight Source Performance Characteristics 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutput Pattern 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSource Wavelengths 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSource Spectral Output 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSource Output Power 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSource Modulation Speed 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransmitter Performance Characteristics 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLED Transmitter Performance Characteristics 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLED Transmitter Applications 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaser Transmitter Performance Characteristics 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaser Transmitter Applications 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigher Power Transmitters 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight Source Safety 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassifications 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe Handling Precautions 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 369\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Minimum Optical Output Power for an LED Transmitter 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Maximum Optical Output Power for an LED Transmitter 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Minimum Optical Output Power for a Laser Transmitter 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Maximum Optical Output Power for a Laser Transmitter 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers 373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotodiode Fundamentals 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Types of Photodiode 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePIN Photodiode 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvalanche Photodiode 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotodiode Responsivity, Efficiency, and Speed 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsivity 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantum Efficiency 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitching Speed 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiber-Optic Receiver 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceptacle 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptical Subassembly 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Subassembly 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiver Optical Performance Characteristics 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDynamic Range 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating Wavelength 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptical Attenuators 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Attenuators 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating the Attenuation Value 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 385\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Dynamic Range for an LED Receiver 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Dynamic Range for a Laser Receiver 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Cable Installation and Hardware 387\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallation Specifications 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBend Radius 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTensile Rating 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallation Hardware 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulling Eye 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePull Box 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplice Enclosures 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatch Panels 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallation Methods 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTray and Duct 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConduit 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect Burial 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAerial 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlown Fiber 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWall Plate 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Slack 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire Resistance Bonding and Grounding 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire Resistance 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonding and Grounding 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Types 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware Management 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleanliness 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClamps and Cable Ties 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabeling Requirements and Documentation 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolarity 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Codes 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe National Electrical Code (NEC) 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Canadian Electrical Code 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 430\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Minimum Cable Bend Radius 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Maximum Cable Tensile Rating 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Fill Ratio for a Multiple-Cable Conduit Installation 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Fiber-Optic System Advantages 433\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Advantages of Optical Fiber over Copper 434\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBandwidth 434\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttenuation 438\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectromagnetic Immunity 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize and Weight 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 449\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Bandwidth for a Length of Optical Fiber 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate the Attenuation for a Length of Optical Fiber 451\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Test Equipment and Link\/Cable Testing 453\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalibration Requirements 454\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuity Tester 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual Fault Locator 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiber Identifier 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInline Optical Power Monitoring 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInline Optical Power Monitor 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInline Network Sensors 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptical Return Loss Test Set 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStabilized Light Source and Optical Power Meter 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultimode OLTS 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle-Mode OLTS 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatch Cord 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Jumper 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaunch Conditions, Mode Filters, and Encircled Flux 477\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eANSI\/TIA-526-14 Optical Loss Measurement Methods 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethod A, Two-Test Jumper Reference 482\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethod B, One-Test Jumper Reference 483\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethod C, Three-Test Jumper Reference 484\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatch Cord Optical Power Loss Measurement 485\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnector Insertion Loss Measurement 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLink Segment and Cabling Subsystem Performance Measurements 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTier 1 Testing 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation of OLTS Testing 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTier 2 Testing 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptical Time-Domain Reflectometer 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOTDR Theory 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOTDR Display 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOTDR Setup 496\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Plant Test Setup 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting and Trace Analysis 502\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation of OTDR Testing 510\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmerging Testing Standards 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 512\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 512\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 514\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Exercises 515\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerform Optical Loss Measurement Testing of a Cable Plant 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Distance to a Break in the Optical Fiber with an OTDR 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure the Loss of a Cable Segment with an OTDR 516\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure the Loss of an Interconnection with an OTDR 517\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure the Loss of a Fusion Splice or Macrobend with an OTDR 517\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix Answers to Review Questions 519\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: History of Fiber-Optics and Broadband Access 520\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission 520\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Basic Principles of Light 521\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Optical Fiber Construction and Theory 522\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Optical Fiber Characteristics 523\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Safety 525\u003c\/p\u003e 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