Fiber Optics Technician's Manual 4th Ed.

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FIBER OPTICS TECHNICIAN'S MANUAL, 4E is the ideal practical guide for designers, installers, and troubleshooters of fiber optic cable plants and networks. It reflects recent changes in fiber optic technology, marketing, and applications, including wider usage of Fiber To The Home (FTTH) applications and Local Area Networks (LANs). This book begins with a brief history of the development of fiber optics and progresses from the basics of this technology and its components, to installation and testing. FIBER OPTICS TECHNICIAN'S MANUAL, 4E will provide readers with a comprehensive overview of all aspects of fiber optics as used in communications systems, including telephone, CATV, and computers.

Features:

• Updated to the very latest technology in fiber optics installation and cables.
• An Instructor Resource includes the instructor guide in pdf, PowerPoint slides, and ExamView test bank.
• Reflects the growing importance of this industry because fiber optics is the backbone that enables the expansion of wireless technology, cell phones, the internet and video and camera surveillance.
• Includes contributions based on materials used in the classroom by a number of trainers resulting in content that is organized for ease in teaching the installation, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic cabling systems.
• Includes hands-on labs utilizing actual installation practices for student's enhanced learning.
• Features chapter-end review questions that allow for knowledge assessment and targeted review of topics needing reinforcement.
• Serves as an excellent preparation manual for the Certified Fiber Optic Technician certification exam.
• Provides your students with more hands-on exercises with a separate lab manual.