Understanding Fiber Optic Communications

Communications over hair-thin strands of glass Presented by

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What Is Fiber Optics ?

Transmitting communications signals over hair thin strands of glass or plastic Not a "new" technology Concept a century old Used commercially for last 25 years
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Fiber Has More Capacity

This single fiber can carry more communications than the giant copper cable!

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Fiber Optic Communications

Applications include
Telephones Internet LANs - local area networks CATV - for video, voice and Internet connections Utilities - management of power grid Security - closed-circuit TV and intrusion sensors Military - everywhere!
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Why Use Fiber Optics?

Economics Speed Distance Weight/size Freedom from interference Electrical isolation Security
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Fiber Optic Applications

Fiber is already used in:
> 90% of all long distance telephony > 50% of all local telephony Most CATV networks Most LAN (computer network) backbones Many video surveillance links

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Fiber Optic Applications

Fiber is the least expensive, most reliable method for high speed and/or long distance communications While we already transmit signals at Gigabits per second speeds, we have only started to utilize the potential bandwidth of fiber

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Fiber Optic Applications

Outside Plant vs Premises Installations

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Fiber Technology

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Fiber Technology

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Fiber Optic Data Links

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Light Used In Fiber Optics

Fiber optic systems transmit using infrared light, invisible to the human eye, because it goes further in the optical fiber at those wavelengths.

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Wavelength-Division Multiplexing

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Fiber Optic Cable

Protects the fibers wherever they are installed May have 1 to over 1000 fibers

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Fiber Optic Connectors

Terminates the fibers Connects to other fibers or transmission equipment

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Jobs In Fiber Optics

Designing components Manufacturing fiber, lasers, etc. Designing systems Installing networks Training and teaching

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Fiber Optic Manufacturing

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Fiber Optic Installation - Outside Plant

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Fiber Optic Installation -Premises

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Teaching Fiber Optics

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Learn More About Fiber Optics

The FOA Website, www.TheFOA.org
Tech Topics Links To Other Fiber Optic Websites

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Two Good Textbooks

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For more information, also see Lennie Lightwaves Guide To Fiber Optics www.LennieLightwave.com

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This presentation provided by The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. The Professional Society Of Fiber Optics www.TheFOA.org

Presented By The Fiber Optic Association 2004, The Fiber Optic Association, Inc.