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Fiber Optic Channel Operation

Fiber optics system cannot work without fiber cables. In this online course you learn about cables, the key features of optical fiber, which make them suited for long-distance, high-speed communication, and how physical effects inside optical fiber can limit communication speeds and distances. How to purchase.

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Key Objectives Taught in the Course

The content of this course is the same as Module 2 of the Intro to Fiber Optics and Optical Networks course curriculum.

Module Introduction.
Describe the basic structure of optical fiber.
Describe the principle of Total Internal Reflection. (TIR)
Describe waveguiding and its importance to optical networks.
Define mode.
Identify the two categories of optical fiber and their defining characteristics.
Identify how attenuation is measured in optical fiber networks.
Identify intrinsic effects that cause attenuation in optical fiber.
Identify extrinsic effects that cause attenuation in optical fiber.
Describe how Rayleight Scattering causes attenuation in optical fiber.
Describe how waveguide imperfections cause attenuation in optical fiber.
Describe how the power loss graph may be used to estimate the capacity of the optical fiber channel.
Define dispersion.
Explain how dispersion is quantified.
Describe the effects of dispersion.
List three causes of dispersion in optical fiber.
Describe modal dispersion.
Describe material dispersion.
Describe waveguide dispersion.
Explain how dispersion can be controlled.

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Target Audience

Product line management, system design, system testing, systems engineering, network engineering, product support, research and development, sales and marketing. This course is intended for those in technology-based roles. Therefore, the entry level of education and experience can be expected to vary greatly.

Course Prerequisites

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Average Course Length

1.5 hours

Testing

Includes both pre-testing and post testing.

Online Content Index

Available

Begin Course

After your order is processed by the course administrator, you will receive an email which will contain your username, password and detailed information on how to begin your web-based course. You will be able to start the course(s) you have selected the same day you place your order.

Certificate of Completion

Certificate of Completion will be supplied upon request after you have completed the online course.

Author and Subject Matter Expert

The author is Professor Edward (Ted) H. Sargent, who was appointed Nortel Junior Professor of Emerging Technologies on of July 1, 1998. Prof. Sargent received the B.Sc. degree in Engineering Physics from Queen's University in 1995. He joined the group of Prof. Jimmy Xu as M.A.Sc. student in 1995; transferred in 1996 to the doctoral program; and in 1998 completed his Ph.D. degree in Photonics, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. While a student at the University of Toronto, he was supported variously by the Ontario Centre for Materials Research, Photonics Research Ontario, an Ontario Graduate Scholarship, and an NSERC scholarship. His research was funded by Nortel Technology, Bellcore, and Corning, and involved collaborations with these organization as well as with the University of at Michigan at Ann Arbor. In May 1998, Prof. Sargent competed for and was offered the position of Assistant Professor and Holder of the Nortel Junior Chair in Emerging Technologies, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto. Prof. Sargent has worked with researchers at Nortel Networks since 1991, first as an employee, and later as a collaborator. In his new role he is developing and leading new collaborations on innovative enabling technologies for future photonic communication systems; on improved approaches to the design of photonic systems and networks; and on novel materials and devices, including highly processable polymers with promising electronic and optical properties.

System Requirements

High speed Internet Connection (DSL, cable, ISDN 128)
Browser: Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2 (or greater), or Netscape 4.7 (or greater). Explorer 5 is recommended
Flash 4 or greater plug-in
16 bit colour, 800 x 600 resolution (minimum requirement)
Audio card (optional)
200 megahertz minimum, 300 megahertz recommended
32 RAM minimum, 64 RAM recommended
50 mb of available disk cache space

Refund Policy

If this material does not meet your expectations as outlined in the course description, you have 3 working days from the date of registration to obtain a 100% refund of the course fee. Please contact us if you have any further questions regarding this guarantee.

Multi-User Online Course License

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Here's the typical server requirement for a 50 concurrent user hosted connection:

NT 4/2000 Server
500mhz p2/p3/amd athlon
256 RAM (512 recommended)
IIS, PWS or compatable web server software
SQL or Access 2000 ODBC compliant database driver
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