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Roy Timpe, P.E.
Ever look at fiber in a conduit and wonder about what is going on inside that plastic jacket? Ever wonder about how you can get information sent to you from a computer in another continent, and not pay for the computer time, or the long distance transmission? This has been made possible by the great reduction of the cost of data transmission, largely due to fiber optics. The goal is to familiarize the reader with the devices used in these fiber optic systems. Optical fiber, and some of its limitations are discussed. Semi-conductor lasers, detectors, and modulators are introduced. Various advantages and disadvantages of methods of modulating the data are discussed. Laser safety is also introduced as it applies to these fiber optic systems.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
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