September 23, 2008 – The Light Brigade announces their latest menu-based Staff Development DVD, titled Introduction to Fiber Optics. This DVD contains fourteen introductory chapters selected from previous DVDs in the series in order to create one comprehensive reference tool for those new to fiber optics.
The DVD makes use of animations, graphics, and a broad selection of actual manufacturing, installation and operation footage to enhance the viewer’s knowledge and learning experience. The content provides an overview of the basics of optical fibers as well as the various components and disciplines involved, including where and how fiber optics is used, a short review of the history, the basics of fiber structures, theory, terminology, and how components are manufactured and integrated for use in today’s fiber optic communication systems.
- Fiber optic applications.
- A brief history of fiber optics.
- Light basics.
- Fiber structure.
- Introduction to fiber optic cable.
- Introduction to fiber optic splicing.
- Introduction to fiber optic connectors.
- Introduction to cable management products.
- Introduction to fiber optic testing and maintenance.
- Introduction to troubleshooting fiber optic links.
- Introduction to OTDR theory and operation.
- Introduction to fiber optic active devices.
- Introduction to fiber optic passive devices.
- System loss budgets.
Special features include a student quiz, with matching instructor version, written in Microsoft Word format to allow for customization for your specific needs. In addition, the DVD features a comprehensive glossary of terms and acronyms.
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