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  • Fiber Optic Communication Systems

    Credits: 2 PDH

    Course Description:

    This is a comprehensive course on the design, maintenance, and installation of fiber optic communication systems.

    Topics:

    • Introduction to Fiber optic systems
    • Components of a Fiber optic system
    • Optical Detectors, Transmitters, and Receivers
    • Advanced operational procedures for FO systems
    • Basic Structure of an optical fiber
    • Cables, Jacketing, and Buffers
    • Types of Splices, Couplers, and Connections
    • Optical source properties
    • Semi-conductive Materials
    • Fiber Optic System Topology
    • Measurement and Testing procedures
    • Optical Time Domain Reflectometry

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Facilities, Construction, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and other engineers whose job description may require a basic knowledge of fiber optical communication systems.
    Publication Source: US Navy (NAVEDTRA)

    Donald Parnell, PE

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