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Fiber Optic Systems

Course No. 172

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Applications  This course covers a broad range of fiber optic applications such as telecommunications, automotive, space and military telecommunication systems. Fiber optics systems were used aboard the space shuttle Endeavor during its February 2000 mission. The Calibration Optical Loop (COL) utilized fiber optics to transmit signals from the shuttle bay to the remote antenna. The system was designed for stable operation despite outside temperatures variations due to the earth's shadow effect on the Shuttle. The temperature changes would have affected the resistance of a conventional electrical cabling system resulting in more complicated systems.

For Whom Intended  This course provides an excellent foundation in optics and the use of fiber optic cabling for business managers, division chiefs and QA/QC personnel as well as technical personnel involved in design, manufacturing and testing of fiber optic cables and laser applications. It is especially useful for engineers involved in telecommunications design as well as those designing and testing fiber optics replacement systems for traditional wiring, especially on-board systems such as aircraft, military vehicles, space and naval vessels and automotive platforms.

Brief Course Description  This course provides knowledge which will enable evaluation of system upgrades with improved data transfer to overcome present day problems. This course provides an understanding of the theory of optics and its application in the transmission of data along fiber optic cabling. Most courses on fiber optics concentrate on the most common use of fiber optics, in the transmission of telecommunication signals.

The advantages of using fiber optics are discussed such as: a large amount of data (wide bandwidth) can be transmitted over a single piece of fiber at high speeds. Optical transmission is also less susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), reducing problems due to noise and increasing the security of data transmission.

Disadvantages of fiber optics and measures needed to overcome them are discussed, such as selecting good quality connectors and preparing procedures and training for fiber optic system assemblers.

The course covers each item in the fiber optic system, such as types of fiber, light source, transmitters, receivers, repeaters, amplifiers, together with test and measurement techniques. Fiber optic sensors and other applications, both military and commercial, are discussed.

Diploma Programs  This course is a recommended elective for TTi’s Instrumentation Test Specialist (ITS) Diploma Program, and may be used as an elective for any of TTi’s specialist diploma programs.

Related Courses Course 174, Fiber Optics and Optical Calibrations, covers related material but adds calibration of fiber optic systems.

Prerequisites  There are no definite prerequisites for this course. However, this course is aimed toward individuals involved in a related technical field.

Text  Each participant will receive a course workbook, which contains most of the viewgraphs used during the presentation.

Course Hours, Certificate and CEUs  Open courses meet seven hours per day. Upcoming presentation dates can be found on our current open course schedule. Class hours/days for on-site courses can vary from 14-35 hours over 2-5 days as requested by our clients. Upon successful course completion, each participant receives a certificate of completion and one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for every ten class hours.


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