Light Brigade Updates Fiber Course

    Feb. 19, 2013
    The Light Brigade, AFL's education and training division, has launched an upgrade to its core course in fiber optics, Fiber Optics 1-2-3. Updates to the course and manual include: Multimode fiber technology featuring OM3, OM4 and bend-insensitive fibers Re...
    The Light Brigade, AFL's education and training division, has launched an upgrade to its core course in fiber optics, Fiber Optics 1-2-3. Updates to the course and manual include:


    • Multimode fiber technology featuring OM3, OM4 and bend-insensitive fibers


    • Restricted mode and encircled flux launch conditions


    • Single-mode fiber technology including G.652D, G.655 and G.657 fibers


    • New termination products and techniques


    • Updated standards and specifications


    • FTTH, Ethernet and Internet protocol


    • Expanded installation and optical testing content


    • The latest active devices including FTTx products


    • Information on passive devices such as optical switches and splitters


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