Learn Fiber Optics From Fiber Optic Professionals
A number of technical presentations provide practical information that you can use to take advantage of new opportunities in our industry.
NFOC Educational Opportunities - Building Upon Success
2009 NFOC One-Hour Learning Sessions
Attendees at the 2009 conference can once again look forward to informative presentations that cover the newest technologies and applications. PLUS, we've added topics that address the business opportunities these technologies afford!
The following 1 hour Learning Sessions can provide BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC’s) toward maintaining your professional certifications. The CEC’s available for each course are indicated below. Certificates of completion will be provided to session attendees for the following educational sessions..
2009 topics include:
Data Center Infrastructure
By Maurice F. Zetena III Vice President of Global Data Centers
Leviton
The development of new switch technologies, server virtualization and equipment
deployment will continue to drive data center evolution and change. The concept and strategy of the UPI (Unified Physical Infrastructure) model
represents an opportunity for design and installation professionals within this
dynamic environment. This session covers many aspects pertaining to today’s
data centers, including emerging trends, topologies, applicable NEC codes
and standards including TIA 942.
Next Generation Multimode Fibers and Standards
By Sharon Bois, Multimode Product Line Manager
Corning Optical Fiber
What standards currently exist that address bend radius in multimode fiber, and what
are their limitations? How does bend affect multimode fiber performance and how
can bend-performance be improved? What is OM4 and when will it be standardized?
What will the advent of 40G/100G mean for the future of multimode fiber? With the announcement
of bend-improved multimode fiber and the flurry of activity in standards,
these are just some of the questions that are being asked. Find out the answers to
these questions and more in this in-depth Corning presentation.
BICSI CEC’s (one each category): NTS, OSP, ITS Installer/technician
Digital and HDTV Broadcast Cables
By FIS Blue and Nemal Cables and Connectors
Benjamin Nemser, Presenter
A close look at various types of Broadcast Cables used in today’s Digital and HDTV applications. Types of broadcast cable, including copper, fiber and composite copper/fiber; Connector and cable selection, UL considerations and installation issues; Component and jacket materials and construction. performance considerations for Digital Audio Cables, including distance, resistance and shielding. Advantages of fiber optic cables for broadcast applications. Fiber optic broadcast cable construction, types of optical fiber for broadcast applications and termination methods.
Chromatic Dispersion and Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)
By Tony Lowe, Technical Sales Specialist
EXFO America
As a result of “dispersion,” an optical signal can split into its component parts as it
travels over distance within an optical fiber. As these components become separated
in time, the signal spreads or becomes “smeared,” resulting in data errors. This
presentation addresses Chromatic Dispersion (CD), Polarization Mode Dispersion
(PMD), and Intermodal Dispersion (IMD) (Multimode Fiber). Learn about dispersion
theory as well as the causes and effects of dispersion. Updated for 2009, this course
covers the latest test and measurement tools, procedures and dispersion solutions.
BICSI CEC’s (one each category): RCDD, NTS, OSP, INST2, TECHN, CT
Fiber Characterization: Preparing Your Network for 10 Gig and Beyond
By Tony Lowe, Technical Sales Specialist
EXFO America
What is Fiber Characterization? The concept of fiber characterization is discussed
and defined. What tests are included in Fiber Characterization? Discussed in detail
are the tests required for complete fiber characterization and how they apply to the
network configuration. Topics include optical loss, optical return loss, ODTR traces,
chromatic dispersion, and polarization
mode dispersion.
Qualifying the Network for 10
Gig and Beyond. Can I qualify
my network for upgrades now
and for future development? Discussed
are industry standards
for optical return loss, chromatic
dispersion and polarization mode
dispersion for 10 Gig, 10 GigE,
and 40 Gig.
Bringing Bandwidth to the Home
By Jim Fasano, Director
Hitachi Telecom
The session includes detailed information for installers who want to know about
FTTH installations, including equipment, cabling architectures, standards and procedures.
The session also includes a close-up look at HDTV. Attendees are presented
with a Technologies Roadmap that shows various technology solutions now being
deployed.
BICSI CEC’s (one each category): RCDD, OSP, INST2, TECHN, CT
Key Decision Points for FTTP Implementation
By Thomas Bludau
Manager, FTTP Business Development & Fiber Closures and Terminals 3M Communication Markets Division, Austin, TX
Fiber-to-the-Premises offers great promise as service providers seek to satisfy an exploding market demand for high-speed communications. FTTP implementation is not a simple process. It requires careful planning and involves many critical decisions at every step, from planning and design to implementation, testing, maintenance and upgrades. Careful planning is also necessary to enable companies to meet today’s FTTP needs at the most efficient price, while preparing for future demands.
This presentation highlights the key decision points in the FTTP installation process. Areas covered include Outside Plant Network Design & Construction; PON Splitting: Centralized vs. Distributed; Cable Construction & Fiber Type: Central Tube Ribbon Fiber Cable vs. Loose Buffer Tube Single Fiber; Connectors; Fiber Terminal Closures & Terminals; Drop Termination Methods; and Training.
Fiber Optic and RF Convergence
By Justin Daviault
Field Application Engineer, Anritsu
Convergence of Fiber Optic and Radio Frequency technologies is happening right now. Fiber is running to the home, to the cell site and now even up the cell tower. Today's field technician must be versed in RF testing, Cable testing, and Fiber Optic testing.
This presentation discusses the limitations of coax cable for high frequency cellular applications, and presents waveguide alternatives including Microwave, Satellite and Fiber Optics.
Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are covered as good examples of convergence. DAS employs RF, fiber optic, and coax links, using media converters to convert the signals between the different media. Testing and troubleshooting are also discussed.
Remote Radio Head (RHH) is presented as the next area of convergence. The RHH is fed by a fiber optic cable running from the base station and up the tower. This prevents the loss caused by traditional coax cabling and eliminates the need for a tower top amplifier.
2009 Educational Sessions (Review)
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The NFOC can provide the BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC's) you may need toward maintaining your professional certifications. The number of CEC's available for each of the NFOC Learning Sessions that you attend will be announced soon.
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