Fiber Optics (Volume 2) - Cable Design

Course Number: IC-3006
Credit: 3 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: Lee Layton, P.E.
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Overview

In Fiber Optics (Volume 2) - Cable Design, you'll learn ...

  • Describe multimode and single mode step-index and graded-index fibers
  • Explain the terms refractive index profile, relative refractive index difference, and profile parameter, Identify the two basic types of single mode step-index fibers
  • Describe the vapor phase oxidation and direct-melt optical fiber fabrication procedures
  • Describe the fiber drawing process

Overview

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Credit: 3 PDH

Length: 30 pages

This 3-hour course is the second in a series of five courses about fiber optic cable systems. The series covers fiber optics from basic light theory transmission to cables, connectors, testing, and signal transmission.

The course, Fiber Optics II - Cable Design, explains the basic construction of fiber optic cables including the types of cables, cable properties, and performance characteristics. The course reviews multimode, single mode step-index and graded index fibers, and fabrication procedures.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Describe multimode and single mode step-index and graded-index fibers
  • Explain the terms refractive index profile, relative refractive index difference, and profile parameter, Identify the two basic types of single mode step-index fibers
  • Describe the vapor phase oxidation and direct-melt optical fiber fabrication procedures
  • Describe the fiber drawing process
  • List the benefits of cabled optical fibers over bare fibers
  • Identify the basic cable components, such as buffers, strength members, and jacket materials
  • Describe the material and design requirements imposed on military fiber optic cable designs
  • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of OFCC cable, stranded cable, and ribbon cable designs

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 20 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.

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Length: 30 pages

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