FOI
UNIT 1: (Chapters 1-6 & 11)
- Course objectives
- History of fiber optics
- Analog and digital communication, applications and principles
- Advantages of fiber optics over other mediums
- Electromagnetic spectrum, refraction and total internal reflection
- Optical fiber construction and classification
- Multi-mode and single-mode properties and applications
- Connector theory and application
- Intrinsic and extrinsic factors related to connector performance
- Hand tool lab
UNIT 2: (Chapters 7-9)
- Fiber optic cable construction
- Introduction to Article 770 of the National Electric Code (NEC)
- Introduction to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3
- Fiber Optic Source (FOS) and Fiber Optic Meter (FOM) theory and application
- Anaerobic SC connector lab
- 2- Part Epoxy LC connector lab
- 3M Hot Melt ä ST connector lab
- Skills testing
UNIT 3: (Chapters 13, 14 & 17)
- Fiber Optic Link and Power Budget Theory
- Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Hardware
- Mechanical splice theory and application
- Fusion splice theory and application
- Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) theory and application
- OTDR lab
- Mechanical Splice lab
- Fusion splice lab
- Skills testing
- ETA certification exam (75 Question Multiple Choice Exam)
FOT
UNIT 1: (Chapters 1-9)
- Course Objectives
- History of Fiber Optics
- Principles of Fiber Optic Transmission
- Basic Principles of Light
- Optical Fiber Construction and Theory
- Optical Fiber Characteristics
- Safety
- Fiber Optic Cables Types and Applications
- Mechanical & Fusion Splicing
- Connector Application and Theory
UNIT 2: (Chapters 10-15)
- Fiber Optic Light Sources
- Fiber Optic Detectors and Receivers
- Passive Components and Multiplexers
- Cable Installation and Hardware
- Fiber Optic System Design Considerations
- Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing
- Link/Cable Troubleshooting
- Lab One:
- Fiber Optic Cabling Testing Procedure
- FOS/FOM Preparation and Calibration
- Lab Two:
- Visible Light Continuity Testing
- Lab Three:
- Measuring Optical Source Output Power
- Lab Four:
- Lab Five:
- Lab Six:
- Lab Seven:
- Lab Eight:
- Lab Nine:
- End-to-End Attenuation Testing – Channel or Link
UNIT 3: (Chapters 15-16)
- Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing
- Link/Cable Troubleshooting with OTDR
- Lab Ten:
- Optical Time Domain Reflectometer Testing
- Lab Eleven:
- Lab Twelve:
- Proper Documentation and Maintenance Records
UNIT 4:
- Lab Thirteen:
- Optical Fiber Link Troubleshooting
- Skills Testing:
- Bi-directional Link Testing
- Measure loss of connectors/splices
- Measure Patch Cable (FOS/FOM)
- Acceptance Testing (OTDR)
- Loss per unit length
- Cable length
- Locate Fault in Optical Fiber Link
- ETA Certification Exam