Fiber Optics

  1. Testing and Measurement
    1. Basic Test Equipment
      1. Optical Power Meters
        1. Calibration Standards
          1. Wavelength Considerations
            1. Dynamic Range
            2. Optical Light Sources
              1. LED Sources
                1. Laser Sources
                  1. Wavelength Stability
                  2. Visual Fault Locators
                    1. Red Light Sources
                      1. Safety Considerations
                        1. Fault Identification
                      2. Advanced Test Instruments
                        1. Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers
                          1. OTDR Principles
                            1. Pulse Width Selection
                              1. Range Settings
                                1. Dead Zone Considerations
                                  1. Trace Analysis
                                  2. Optical Spectrum Analyzers
                                    1. Wavelength Accuracy
                                      1. Resolution Bandwidth
                                        1. Dynamic Range
                                          1. WDM System Testing
                                          2. Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzers
                                            1. Measurement Techniques
                                              1. Statistical Analysis
                                                1. System Impact Assessment
                                              2. System Performance Testing
                                                1. Bit Error Rate Testing
                                                  1. BERT Equipment
                                                    1. Error Pattern Generation
                                                      1. Statistical Analysis
                                                        1. Confidence Levels
                                                        2. Eye Diagram Analysis
                                                          1. Oscilloscope Measurements
                                                            1. Eye Opening Assessment
                                                              1. Jitter Analysis
                                                              2. Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio
                                                                1. Measurement Techniques
                                                                  1. Interpolation Methods
                                                                    1. System Margin Assessment
                                                                  2. Certification and Documentation
                                                                    1. Test Result Documentation
                                                                      1. Acceptance Criteria
                                                                        1. Warranty Considerations
                                                                          1. Maintenance Records

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                                                                        13. Advanced Topics and Emerging Technologies