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Fiber Optic Training - Fiber Characterization Technician

Training code: FOT-FCT
Updated: June 29, 2010

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Objectives
This 3 day course will provide you with all the knowledge and requirements that are needed to effectively characterize your optical infrastructure. You will learn about all the requirements for engineering and for qualifying the optical fiber links that utilize specific bit rates in regards to both metro and long haul spans.


Brief Course Synopsis
In this extensive hands-on training each student will completely:
  • Learn about the tests that are required for fiber characterization
  • Learn about transmission limits as a function of bit rate and application
  • Learn about the effects of Chromatic Dispersion and Polarization Mode Dispersion on high speed signals such as 10G, 40G, and 100G
  • Learn about OTDR theory and bi-directional splice characterization
  • Learn about ORL and the consequences of high ORL
  • Learn how to measure Chromatic and Polarization Mode Dispersion
  • Each individual will conduct all tests required for fiber characterization
  • Each student will test one complete span and they will compile all test data into a comprehensive report
  • Each student will use an OLTS, OTDR, CD, and PMD tester
1. Introduction to Fiber Characterization
What is Fiber Characterization?
Why is it needed?
Legacy networks and today's networks
2. Fiber Optic Basic Review
Transmission basics
Light propagation
Causes of optical loss
Types of fiber
3. Inspection and Cleaning of Fibers
Inspection tools
Proper cleaning practices
Inspection assessment
4. End to End Loss
Connector loss
Splice loss
Power budget calculations
Test methodologies
OTLS functionality
5. Optical Return Loss
Consequences of High ORL
ORL limits
ORL test tools
ORL testing
6. OTDR
How an OTDR works
Reflectance
Dead Zones
Setting up the OTDR
Manual measurements
7. Chromatic Dispersion
Causes of Chromatic Dispersion
Limits of Chromatic Dispersion
Chromatic Dispersion testing
Compensation
9. Polarization Mode Dispersion
Causes of PMD
Mode coupling
PMD limits
PMD testing
Isolating high PMD areas
9. Bi-Directional Trace Analysis
Post analysis software
Creating templates
Applying templates
Generating splice reports
10. Reports
Transferring data
Compiling data
Generate report



Audience Profile
This course is designed for installers, system managers, technicians, engineers, designers, contractors, and supervisors.

Requirements
Must attend 3 days lecture course by certified trainer. Includes a hands-on lab.

Credit Toward Certification


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Pricing Package
FOT-FCT Course $1,500
Certification $150 optional


Note: This training class content is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at FiberOptic.com's sole discretion. FiberOptic.com training might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items.

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