Basic Fiber Optics and Loss Testing
(IL and ORL)
Although this course was originally designed for beginners in the fiber optics industry, we have found that it can also serve as a good refresher for more experienced technicians who were never offered any formal training in fiber optics.
This Course Covers:
Advantages of fiber optics over copper wire
Principles of light propagation
Causes of fiber attenuation
Common types of fibers and connectors (pros and cons)
Sources, detectors and other fundamental components
Difference between measurements units: watts, dBm, dB
Insertion loss measurements using an optical source and a power meter
Referenced measurements in dB
Causes of reflectance in the fiber
Reflectance measurements using a backreflection meter
Reflectance vs. ORL
Prerequisites:
Basic comprehension of math and physics
Methodology
The training consists mainly of lectures using PowerPoint presentations and demonstrations, but also includes specific hands-on workshops on IL and ORL testing.
Documentation:
Attendees will receive a binder containing copies of presentations and other handouts.