• An exciting product portfolio of central office equipment and transmission equipment
• Optical distribution frames
• Splitter patch panels and fibre management systems
• Air blown fibre optic cables closures, compact splitter joints, pre-connectorised customer drop cable systems
• Fibre to the home entry kits
• Fibre to the x fibre management systems
• Multi dwelling units, ODFs and cabling systems showcasing the Prysmain VertiCasa cabling system.

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For an overview of the timetable please click here or for detailed descriptions of each video plase see below.

10:00 am – 11:00 am

History of Fiber Optics: Dr. Charles Kao

Dr. Charles Kao, the "father" of fiber-optic communications, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics on December 10, 2009 for his "groundbreaking achievements concerning the transmission of light in fibers for optical communications." His work laid the foundation for the fiber optics communications revolution. In this one hour interview, which took place in October 2001, Dr. Kao discusses his early years at STL and ITT with Larry Johnson, Director and Founder of The Light Brigade. Dr. Kao details how he and his staff researched the potential use of optical fibers as a communications technology and the challenges they faced. The interview is available for purchase from IEEE's E-learning program and is the founding interview by FiberStory in the FOHistory.org archive.

Length: 60 minutes

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Fiber and Cable Manufacturing

Fiber Manufacturing – Over the years, manufacturers have developed different processes for manufacturing optical fibers. Watch footage from Corning, OFS/Lucent, Nortel, and others, and observe various methods and techniques.

Cable Manufacturing – Take a tour through the cabling process from acceptance to final cable testing. Watch processes including color coating and cable sub-structures including armoring, ripcords, jacketing, strength members and markings.

Length: 20 minutes

11:30 am to Noon

Fiber Optic Dispersion

Multimode Dispersion – This chapter focuses on modal dispersion, which causes differential mode delay, the effect of light sources with overfilled launch conditions, mode conditioning patch cords and new methods of measuring bandwidth including effective modal bandwidth.

Singlemode Dispersion – This chapter describes chromatic, waveguide, material and polarization mode dispersion, as well as how each type applies to singlemode fibers.

Dispersion Compensators – Dispersion compensators can be either passive, using specialized optical fibers, or feedback controllers that actively tune a laser’s output. This chapter explores the different types available and how they function.

Length: 32 minutes

Noon to 12:30 pm

Fiber Optic Filters, Gratings, and WDM Components

Optical Filters and Gratings – Fiber-optic filters began as simple attenuators that created loss between a transmitter and a detector. They soon could combine multiple transmitters and detectors within the same wavelength window or even commit or extract multiple wavelengths into a single fiber core.

WDM Components – Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) devices are optical components and subassemblies that allow a single fiber to carry two or more wavelengths. This chapter looks at products including filters, gratings, diplexers, triplexers, and interleavers.

Length: 27 minutes

12:30 pm to 1:00 pm

Fiber Optic Transmitters and Receivers

Introduction – This chapter introduces active components along with issues such as wavelength, attenuation, and dispersion that must be considered when working with these vital devices.

Transmitters and Receivers – This chapter describes how these components are manufactured and integrated together. Key elements for system operation include data rate, signal modulation, bandwidth, wavelength, fiber type, performance levels, source and detector selection, and integration.

Design and Packaging – This chapter focuses on design and packaging, clock and data recovery, multiplexing and demultiplexing, heat sinks and transponders. Signal control, bias, jitter, monitoring, and protocol link fault management are covered at a primer level. Packages include TOSA, ROSA, MSA, XENPACK, X2, XPAK, SFP, and XFP.

Length: 31 minutes

1 pm to 1:30 pm

Fiber Optic Switches and ROADMs

Optical Switches – Optical switches re-direct the addressed data signals that re-configure fiber optic communication systems. This chapter discusses optical cross-connects, bypass switches, matrix switches, MEMs, and more.

ROADMs – Reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMs) are tunable products that remotely provision a network without sending personnel to modify fibers at panels, closures or hub sites. Learn how ROADMs evolved from the original OADMs as well as how they function.

Length: 19 minutes

1:30 pm to 2 pm

Optical Fiber Preparation, Cleaning, and Inspection

Fiber Preparation – This chapter examines fiber preparation from the stripping of the optical coating from single strand and ribbon fibers through the cleaning process. It also covers safe handling of the fibers, coatings and tools.

Cleaning – The plug, ferrule, or termini must be clean before an optical endface can be inspected. Cleaning optical surfaces minimizes damage, lowers attenuation, and improves reflection values. This chapter explores various techniques and products for cleaning plugs and adaptors in both manufacturing and field installations.

Endface Verification – Visual inspection is critical to confirm that an optical endface is undamaged and free of contaminants. This chapter reviews microscopes, digital inspection scopes, and interferometers and their applications. It also reviews common causes of damage and contamination.

Length: 32 minutes

2 pm to 2:30 pm

Design and Test Active and Passive Components

Testing and Test Equipment – From the component level to installed systems, active devices require test equipment to verify their performance, quality and operation. Some types of test equipment measure optical power levels and characterize components, while other types measure noise and performance levels. Learn the role of optical spectrum analyzers, wavelength and power meters, and component and system analyzers.

Design and Testing – The equipment used to test passive and tunable components ranges from simple loss test sets to sophisticated optical spectrum analyzers. This chapter reviews the testing of optical components, sub-assemblies, and systems during manufacturing, integration, and deployment.

Length: 36 minutes

2:30 pm to 3 pm

Introduction to Fiber Optic Cables, Splices, and Connectors

Fiber Optic Cable – Fiber optic cables physically protect the internal fibers and are designed to handle the physical and environmental needs of today’s users. Learn about the cabling process and variations in cable structures.

Fiber Optic Splicing – Optical fibers can be spliced with low losses and still maintain their physical integrity. This chapter looks at the two unique yet reliable splicing processes: mechanical and fusion.

Fiber Optic Connectors – Proper connectorization is key to a successful fiber-optic link. Learn about performance factors such as attenuation, reflection, and repeatability, and review issues for singlemode and multimode fiber.

Length: 22 minutes

3 pm to 3:30 pm

FTTx Cable Management Products

Introduction – The chapter covers cable and fiber management products for outside plant and premises applications. Singlemode and multimode cable structures are reviewed, along with preparation, routing and applications.

FTTx Splice Closures – FTTx has created a new generation of products specifically designed for the cable transitions between the FDH and the subscriber. This chapter covers installation and splicing options, as well as FTTx-specific closures.

Fiber Distribution Hubs – Fiber distribution hubs address the many challenges present with cable terminations and OSP optical circuit management. Learn about the capabilities of FDHs and the options available for both designers and installers.

Fiber Optic Pedestals – As fiber gets closer to homes and buildings, pedestals provide the last termination point for fiber circuit management before the customer’s facility. Learn about the features and options available, including express entries.

Length: 30 minutes

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Troubleshooting Fiber Optic Systems

Introduction – Troubleshooting a fiber span requires familiarity with different approaches and techniques. This chapter introduces typical singlemode and multimode issues, along with the roles of installation and maintenance technicians in a troubleshooting scenario.

Singlemode Acceptance Testing – The installer’s role is to verify that both components and the span meet specifications. Standards provide us benchmark values; proper understanding and application of the concepts involved provides us with the means to achieve and maintain those values.

Singlemode Troubleshooting – Correctly applying troubleshooting skills and techniques is critical when a network is down or having intermittent problems. This chapter focuses on the identification and isolation of a variety of problems that a technician will encounter.

System Related Problems – This chapter provides an overview of problems that are not fiber-specific, but still affect the operation of a fiber optic link. Analog CATV, digital telephony and local area network applications are included, along with common optical transmitter and receiver issues.

Length: 45 minutes