Maricopa Community Colleges  TLT206   20044-20065 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/25/04
TLT206 20044-20065 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Fiber Optics
Introduces photonics, fiber optic theory, and the fundamentals of fiber optic networks. Techniques to connect, splice, and test single-mode and multi-mode fiber cables. Includes fiber optic system components, wave guide transmission, lasers, electro-optics, and fiber optic sensors. Prerequisites: TLT101, or permission of program director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
TLT206   20044-20065 Fiber Optics
1. Describe the fundamentals of light and lasers. (I)
2. Describe the properties of optical fibers. (II)
3. Describe the fabrication and design of fiber optic cable. (III)
4. Describe optical sources and detectors used in fiber optic systems. (IV)
5. Explain concepts related to fiber optic modulation and multiplexing. (V)
6. Explain concepts related to optical transmitters and receivers. (VI)
7. Measure and explain signal losses in fiber optic systems. (VII)
8. Explain concepts related to fiber optic networks and architectures. (VIII)
9. Splice and connect fiber single mode and multimode fiber optic cable optic cable. (IX)
10. Measure parameters and test fiber for single mode and multimode fiber optic cable. (III, IX, X)
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TLT206   20044-99999 Fiber Optics
    I. Fundamental of Light and Lasers
        A. Geometric Optics
        B. Wave Optics
        C. Relativistic Optics
        D. Basic Laser Operation
      II. Properties of Optical fibers
          A. History of Fiber Optics
          B. Basic Fiber Construction
          C. Light Propagation in Optical Fiber
          D. Types of Fiber
          E. Dispersion Characteristics of Fibers
          F. Fiber Loss Mechanisms
        III. Fiber Fabrication and Cable Design
            A. Fiber Fabrication
            B. Production Methods of Fiber
            C. Fiber Optic Cable Design
            D. Fiber Optic Testing
          IV. Optical Courses and Detectors
              A. LED Sources
              B. Laser Diode Sources
              C. Photodiode Detectors
              D. Photodiode Characteristics
            V. Fiber Optic Modulation and Multiplexing
                A. Digital Modulation
                B. Analog Modulation
                C. Modulation Schemes
                D. Multiplexing
              VI. Optical Transmitters and Receivers
                  A. Optical Transmitters
                  B. Optical Receivers
                  C. Signal Regeneration
                VII. Fiber Optic System Losses
                    A. Power Budget Analysis
                    B. Rise Time Analysis
                  VIII. Fiber optic networks and architectures
                      A. Network Configurations and Architectures
                      B. Network Standards
                      C. Mobile Switching Center (MSC)
                    IX. Splicing and Connecting Fiber Optic Cables
                        A. Splicing
                        B. Connectors
                        C. Couplers
                        D. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Losses
                      X. Fiber Optic Testing and Measurement
                          A. Source and Detector Measurements
                          B. Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
                          C. Optical Spectrum Analyzer
                          D. Bit Error Rate Meter
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