Maricopa Community Colleges  ELA255   19886-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ELA255 19886-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Fiber Optics
Principles and theory of light through optical fiber cables. Cable construction, connectoring, and installation practices.
Prerequisites: Apprentice status.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELA255   19886-20086 Fiber Optics
1. Describe the construction of optical fiber. (I)
2. Define terminology asscociated with fiber optics and fiber optics products. (I)
3. Identify the relationship between light, its various properties and fiber optics applications. (II)
4. Describe the basic parts and function of fiber optic links. (III)
5. List the advantages in the use of fiber optics. (IV)
6. Use tools needed to complete fiber optics connectoring. (V)
7. Use tools and materials needed to attach connectors to the optical fiber. (V)
8. Install fiber optic cables. (V)
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ELA255   19886-20086 Fiber Optics
    I. Optical Fiber
        A. Glass
        B. Plastic
        C. Construction
          1. Core
          2. Cladding
          3. Strength members
          4. Jacket
        D. Total Internal Reflection
        E. Fiber Dimensions
          1. Mils
          2. Micron
        F. Terminology
      II. Light
          A. Electromagnetic Energy
          B. Visible/Infared
          C. Transmitters/Detectors
        III. Fiber Optic Link
            A. Basic Parts
              1. Transmitter
              2. Optical Fiber
              3. Receiver
            B. Function
              1. Electricity to Light
              2. Light through Fiber
              3. Light to Electricity
          IV. Applications
              A. Advanatages
                1. Bandwidth
                2. Size
                3. Weight
                4. Attenuation
                5. EMI
                6. Signal Confinement
                7. Safety
                8. Cost
              B. Use
                1. Computer
                2. Data Processing
                3. Avionics/Military
                4. Other
            V. Procedures
                A. Tools
                B. Connectoring
                C. Handling
                D. Installing Fiber Optics Cable
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