Fiber Types [FOCI01] - CommScope Infrastructure Academy

Summary:

This course helps the student understand the different methods used to create optical fiber. It discusses the advantages of different fiber types and their main application and deployment.

Audience:

This course is for anyone interested in learning more about the selection criteria for optical fiber types. The installations could be local area networks, FTTx and data center installations. The course looks at the most common local area network standards used for fiber optic media.

Prerequisite experience:

No prerequisite experience is required however a general knowledge of common terms concerning fiber optic cabling would be advantageous.

Key Topics:

• Manufacturing methods for Optical Fiber
• Fiber types - singlemode and multimode
• Typical applications for fiber types
• Optical fiber standards used in Local Area Networks

How will I learn?

The course format is online with video and interactive elements.

Successful completion will require:

Completion of this course is achieved by watching the entire material.

Upon successful, completion you will:

Receive a certificate which is valid for 1 year.