Understand the basic concepts of light and the fundamental principles of optical transmission.
Learn how to operate a power meter and OTDR. Take measurements.

METHODOLOGY: Theoretical and practical training. Fiber optic fusion splicing exercises. FTTH exercises. Splicing and measurement exercises.

MODULE I
THEORY
1. BASIC CONCEPTS
2. DESCRIPTION OF OPTICAL FIBER COMPONENTS
Types of fibers Multimode fibers Single-mode fibers
Dispersion-shifted fibers
Connection systems for optical fibers
3. USE OF OPTICAL FIBER CABLING
4. OPTICAL FIBER SPLICE Optical fiber splices
Mechanical
splices Fusion splices
Main alignment systems in fusion splicing machines
Multimode fiber splices
Single-mode fiber splices
Dispersion-shifted
(DS) fiber splices NZDS fiber splices
Mixed splices
Fiber stripping and cleaning
Importance of cutting
Main causes of losses in optical fiber splices
Maintenance and cleaning of fusion splicers
5. PASSIVE OPTICAL COMPONENTS
6. CONNECTORS

MODULE II
1. Introduction to FTTH
2. Composition of an FTTH network
3. Splicing materials and elements
4. Splitters (Installation and identification of fibers by code)
5. Electronic equipment
6. Reflectometric measurements in an FTTH network

MODULE III
MEASUREMENTS IN PON NETWORKS
1. Optical Fiber Composition
2. Units of Measurement
3. Wavelength
4. Power and Attenuation
5. OTDR Operating Principles
6. Equipment Description
7. Procedures and Precautions
8. Measurements, Analysis, and Interpretation
9. Losses
10. Phantom Events
PRACTICAL
EXERCISES: FUSION PRACTICES
- FTTH PRACTICES
- OTDR MEASUREMENT PRACTICES
- CONCLUSIONS
TEACHING MATERIALS:
- Teaching manual.
- Materials required for practical exercises: Fibers, connectors, fusion splicer, power meter, etc.
COST: €390 per student.
Exempt from VAT, pursuant to Article Six, Resolution 3/93 DGT, Article 20.One.9º, Law 37/92 on VAT of December 28, and Article 7, VAT Regulations.

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