Fiber Optic Communications (91025)

The Fiber Optic Communications Course consists of eight Units of instruction that include the following topics:

  • Introduction to Fiber Optic Communications
  • Attenuation
  • Numerical Aperture
  • Light Source
  • Driver Circuit
  • Source-to-Fiber Connection
  • Light Detector
  • Output Circuit
  • Transmitter Power Requirements
  • Cable Attenuation Specifications
  • Receiver Power Requirements
  • Optical Power Budgets
  • Analog Communications
  • Digital Communications
  • Troubleshooting