Technicians Guide to Fiber Optics - Softcover

Sterling, Donald J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0827326130 ISBN 13: 9780827326132

Publisher: Delmar Pub

Synopsis

"Fiber Optic Technician's Manual, now in its second edition, continues to serve as a practical guide for the designer, installer, and troubleshooter of fiber optic cable plants and networks used in today's communications systems. Comprehensive in scope, this book addresses applications of fiber optics including telephone, CATV, and computer networks. Discussion centers on the basics of the technology, the components used, and their installation. Based on materials developed by trainers for their own training programs, including the successful "Fiber U" program, "Fiber Optic Technician's Manual, 2E has been thoughtfully updated and now features new applications, plus new components and processes that have become widely used in the industry.

About this title

From the Publisher

Features:
New, expanded coverage of broadband systems.
The clear writing style makes concepts easy to grasp.
Numerous illustrations enhance and amplify the text.
Up-to-date material provides coverage of such topics as VCSELs and dense WDMs.
The practical orientation of material provides valuable perspectives on the uses of fiber optics.

About the Author

Donald J. Sterling has over 25 years of experience as a technical and ad copy writer in the areas of electronics and high technology. He has worked with AMP, Lucent Technologies, Agere Systems, ExceLight Communications, and other leaders in optical communications. Currently, Donald is working for an advertising agency that deals with high technology. In addition to this book, he has also written related books, which include coverage of fibers in specific applications. Donald is well versed in his industry and shows this in his new book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Delmar Pub
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0827326130
• ISBN 13: 9780827326132
• Binding: Paperback