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Dedication
by Bill Woodward
Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide
Title Page
Copyright
Publisher's Note
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Assessment Test
Answers to Assessment Test
Chapter 1: History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access
Evolution of Light in Communication
Evolution of Optical Fiber Manufacturing Technology
Evolution of Optical Fiber Integration and Application
Broadband since the Turn of the Century
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 2: Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission
The Fiber-Optic Link
Decibels (dB)
Absolute Power
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 3: Basic Principles of Light
Light as Electromagnetic Energy
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Refraction
Total Internal Reflection
Fresnel Reflections
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 4: Optical Fiber Construction and Theory
Optical Fiber Components
Tensile Strength
Manufacturing Optical Fiber
Mode
Refractive Index Profiles
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 5: Optical Fiber Characteristics
It All Adds Up
Dispersion
Attenuation
Bending Losses
Numerical Aperture
Equilibrium Mode Distribution
Fiber Specifications and Standards
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 6: Safety
Basic Safety
Light Sources
Handling Fiber
Chemicals
Site Safety
Emergencies
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 7: Fiber-Optic Cables
Basic Cable
Cable Components
Cable Types
Cable Duty Specifications
Cable Termination Methods
Blown Fiber
NEC Provisions for Fiber-Optic Cables and Raceways
Cable Markings and Codes
Bend Radius Specifications
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 8: Splicing
Why Splice?
Splicing Safety
Splicing Equipment
Splicing Procedures
Splice Performance Requirements
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 9: Connectors
The Fiber-Optic Connector
Connection Performance
Connector Types
Connector Termination
Cleaning and Inspection
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 10: Fiber-Optic Light Sources and Transmitters
Semiconductor Light Sources
Light Source Performance Characteristics
Transmitter Performance Characteristics
Light Source Safety
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 11: Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers
Photodiode Fundamentals
Other Types of Photodiode
Photodiode Responsivity, Efficiency, and Speed
Fiber-Optic Receiver
Receiver Optical Performance Characteristics
Optical Attenuators
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 12: Cable Installation and Hardware
Installation Specifications
Installation Hardware
Installation Methods
Fire Resistance Bonding and Grounding
Hardware Management
Labeling Requirements and Documentation
Polarity
Electrical Codes
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 13: Fiber-Optic System Advantages
The Advantages of Optical Fiber over Copper
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Chapter 14: Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing
Calibration Requirements
Continuity Tester
Visual Fault Locator
Fiber Identifier
Inline Optical Power Monitoring
Optical Return Loss Test Set
Stabilized Light Source and Optical Power Meter
Patch Cord
Test Jumper
Launch Conditions, Mode Filters, and Encircled Flux
ANSI/TIA-526-14 Optical Loss Measurement Methods
Patch Cord Optical Power Loss Measurement
Connector Insertion Loss Measurement
Link Segment and Cabling Subsystem Performance Measurements
Tier 1 Testing
Tier 2 Testing
Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer
Emerging Testing Standards
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter Exercises
Appendix: Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 1: History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access
Chapter 2: Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission
Chapter 3: Basic Principles of Light
Chapter 4: Optical Fiber Construction and Theory
Chapter 5: Optical Fiber Characteristics
Chapter 6: Safety
Chapter 7: Fiber-Optic Cables
Chapter 8: Splicing
Chapter 9: Connectors
Chapter 10: Fiber-Optic Light Sources and Transmitters
Chapter 11: Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers
Chapter 12: Cable Installation and Hardware
Chapter 13: Fiber-Optic System Advantages
Chapter 14: Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing
Glossary
End User License Agreement
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Acknowledgments
To Dick Glass and Charlie Husson, thanks for being great mentors and friends
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