Fiber Optics Installer - Certification Exam Guide

Pass the FOI exam with a strong foundation in fiber optic technologyFiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide gives you a solid foundation in fiber optics and thorough preparation for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) certification. Endorsed by the Electronics Technicians Association, International, this guide serves as both a comprehensive self-study course and a useful desk reference for aspiring fiber optics installers. Coverage includes the basic principles of light, optical fiber construction, safety, fusion, mechanical splicing, connectors, fiber-optic light sources, transmitters, detectors, test equipment, and more. Each chapter meets or exceeds the ETA FOI knowledge competency, with key exam information highlighted for easy reference. Real-world scenarios illustrate how particular solutions are applied in common working environments, giving you a clear understanding of to use the tactics in the field. Chapter exercises and review questions offer plenty of opportunity for practice.This book helps you prepare for certification, and more importantly, the everyday work the job entails.* Determine how much you already know with a pre-study assessment* Find key exam information and terms quickly with chapter-by-chapter objectives* Study real-world scenarios to understand how concepts are applied* Pinpoint weak areas with practice and review questions that test your knowledgeIf you are seeking a strong knowledge base -- and complete exam prep -- you will find Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide to be a critically useful reference.

List of contents

Introduction xxviiAssessment Test xxxiiChapter 1 History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access 1Evolution of Light in Communication 2Evolution of Optical Fiber Manufacturing Technology 4Evolution of Optical Fiber Integration and Application 7Broadband since the Turn of the Century 8Summary 10Exam Essentials 11Review Questions 12Chapter Exercises 13Chapter 2 Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission 15The Fiber-Optic Link 16Decibels (dB) 19Absolute Power 25Summary 28Exam Essentials 28Review Questions 29Chapter Exercises 31Chapter 3 Basic Principles of Light 33Light as Electromagnetic Energy 34The Electromagnetic Spectrum 38Refraction 41Total Internal Reflection 45Fresnel Reflections 48Summary 49Exam Essentials 50Review Questions 51Chapter Exercises 54Chapter 4 Optical Fiber Construction and Theory 57Optical Fiber Components 58Tensile Strength 65Manufacturing Optical Fiber 65Mode 69Refractive Index Profiles 71Summary 75Exam Essentials 76Review Questions 77Chapter Exercises 80Chapter 5 Optical Fiber Characteristics 83It All Adds Up 85Dispersion 86Attenuation 95Bending Losses 98Numerical Aperture 102Equilibrium Mode Distribution 104Fiber Specifications and Standards 105Summary 118Exam Essentials 118Review Questions 119Chapter Exercises 123Chapter 6 Safety 127Basic Safety 128Light Sources 130Handling Fiber 137Chemicals 139Site Safety 141Emergencies 143Summary 144Exam Essentials 144Review Questions 146Chapter Exercises 148Chapter 7 Fiber-Optic Cables 149Basic Cable 151Cable Components 153Cable Types 161Cable Duty Specifications 171Cable Termination Methods 172Blown Fiber 174NEC Provisions for Fiber-Optic Cables and Raceways 174Cable Markings and Codes 178Bend Radius Specifications 183Summary 183Exam Essentials 183Review Questions 185Chapter Exercises 189Chapter 8 Splicing 193Why Splice? 194Splicing Safety 203Splicing Equipment 208Splicing Procedures 220Splice Performance Requirements 236Summary 238Exam Essentials 238Review Questions 239Chapter Exercises 241Chapter 9 Connectors 243The Fiber-Optic Connector 245Connection Performance 253Connector Types 267Connector Termination 281Cleaning and Inspection 305Summary 326Exam Essentials 326Review Questions 328Chapter Exercises 332Chapter 10 Fiber-Optic Light Sources and Transmitters 335Semiconductor Light Sources 336Light Source Performance Characteristics 339Transmitter Performance Characteristics 348Higher Power Transmitters 362Light Source Safety 363Summary 364Exam Essentials 365Review Questions 366Chapter Exercises 369Chapter 11 Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers 373Photodiode Fundamentals 374Other Types of Photodiode 375Photodiode Responsivity, Efficiency, and Speed 377Fiber-Optic Receiver 378Receiver Optical Performance Characteristics 381Optical Attenuators 381Summary 383Exam Essentials 383Review Questions 384Chapter Exercises 385Chapter 12 Cable Installation and Hardware 387Installation Specifications 389Installation Hardware 395Installation Methods 404Fire Resistance Bonding and Grounding 412Hardware Management 415Labeling Requirements and Documentation 417Polarity 421Electrical Codes 424Summary 425Exam Essentials 426Review Questions 427Chapter Exercises 430Chapter 13 Fiber-Optic System Advantages 433The Advantages of Optical Fiber over Copper 434Summary 446Exam Essentials 446Review Questions 448Chapter Exercises 449Chapter 14 Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing 453Calibration Requirements 454Continuity Tester 455Visual Fault Locator 459Fiber Identifier 463Inline Optical Power Monitoring 466Optical Return Loss Test Set 469Stabilized Light Source and Optical Power Meter 470Patch Cord 475Test Jumper 475Launch Conditions, Mode Filters, and Encircled Flux 477ANSI/TIA-526-14 Optical Loss Measurement Methods 480Patch Cord Optical Power Loss Measurement 485Connector Insertion Loss Measurement 486Link Segment and Cabling Subsystem Performance Measurements 487Tier 1 Testing 488Tier 2 Testing 489Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer 490Emerging Testing Standards 511Summary 512Exam Essentials 512Review Questions 514Chapter Exercises 515Appendix Answers to Review Questions 519Glossary 535Index 569

About the author

Bill Woodward has served four terms as chairman of the Electronics Technicians Association, International and is a principal electrical engineer based in Chesapeake, VA. He is also the committee chairman of the ETA fiber optic installer (FOI), fiber optic technician (FOT), and fiber optic designer (FOD) certification programs.

Summary

Pass the FOI exam with a strong foundation in fiber optic technology

Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide gives you a solid foundation in fiber optics and thorough preparation for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) certification. Endorsed by the Electronics Technicians Association, International, this guide serves as both a comprehensive self-study course and a useful desk reference for aspiring fiber optics installers. Coverage includes the basic principles of light, optical fiber construction, safety, fusion, mechanical splicing, connectors, fiber-optic light sources, transmitters, detectors, test equipment, and more. Each chapter meets or exceeds the ETA FOI knowledge competency, with key exam information highlighted for easy reference. Real-world scenarios illustrate how particular solutions are applied in common working environments, giving you a clear understanding of to use the tactics in the field. Chapter exercises and review questions offer plenty of opportunity for practice.

This book helps you prepare for certification, and more importantly, the everyday work the job entails.
* Determine how much you already know with a pre-study assessment
* Find key exam information and terms quickly with chapter-by-chapter objectives
* Study real-world scenarios to understand how concepts are applied
* Pinpoint weak areas with practice and review questions that test your knowledge

If you are seeking a strong knowledge base -- and complete exam prep -- you will find Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide to be a critically useful reference.

Product details

• Authors: Bill Woodward
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.2015
• EAN: 9781119011507
• ISBN: 978-1-119-01150-7
• No. of pages: 648
• Dimensions: 188 mm x 236 mm x 31 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Hardware; Informatik, Hardware, Netzwerke, Netzwerk, Networking, computer science, End-User Computing, Computer-Ratgeber, Allg. Hardware, Computer Hardware (general), Glasfaseroptik