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  • 09:52 Popular FOA Lecture 5: Splices And Connectors

    FOA Lecture 5: Splices And Connectors

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 448 Views / 0 Likes

    This is the fifth lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics, covering splices and termination. This lecture covers what are the differences and similarities in splices and connectors and where they are used. Lectures 6 and 7 cover much more detail on fibe

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  • 09:03 Popular FOA Lecture 6: Fiber Optic Splices

    FOA Lecture 6: Fiber Optic Splices

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 561 Views / 0 Likes

    This is the sixth lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics, covering splices. In this lecture we discuss the uses of splices, types of splices - fusion splices and mechanical splices, and the processes used for making each type of splice. We also discuss

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  • 12:31 Popular FOA Lecture 7: Fiber Optic Connectors

    FOA Lecture 7: Fiber Optic Connectors

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 503 Views / 0 Likes

    This is the seventh lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics, covering connectors. In this lecture we discuss the requirements for good connector performance, the types of connectors and the various ways that have been developed to install them.

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  • 10:05 Popular FOA Lecture 8: Fiber Optic Installation

    FOA Lecture 8: Fiber Optic Installation

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 502 Views / 0 Likes

    This is the 8th lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. It covers the different types of fiber optic installation in outside plant (OSP) and indoor (premises) installations.

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  • 08:18 Popular FOA Lecture 9: Fiber Optic Network Design, Part 1

    FOA Lecture 9: Fiber Optic Network Design, Part 1

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 518 Views / 0 Likes

    This is the 9th lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lecture introduces the process of designing a fiber optic network and talks about what is involved in designing a fiber optic network. The next two will cover planning the network and choosin

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  • 06:08 Popular FOA Lecture 10: Fiber Optic Network Design Part 2

    FOA Lecture 10: Fiber Optic Network Design Part 2

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 438 Views / 0 Likes

    This is the 10th lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lecture introduces the process of designing a fiber optic network and talks about what is involved in planning a fiber optic network. The next lecture will cover choosing components appropri

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  • 11:18 Popular FOA Lecture 11: Fiber Optic Network Design Part 3

    FOA Lecture 11: Fiber Optic Network Design Part 3

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 494 Views / 0 Likes

    This is the 11th lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. This 3rd lecture on fiber optic network design covers choosing components appropriate for the installation. It discusses fiber, cable, connectors, splices and hardware and the criteria that shoul

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  • 09:35 Popular FOA Lecture 12: Fiber Optic Testing Overview

    FOA Lecture 12: Fiber Optic Testing Overview

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 429 Views / 0 Likes

    Lecture 12 begins a series of lectures on fiber optic testing. In this lecture we offer an overview of what fiber optic testing means - what components need testing and where testing is done. The next few lectures will cover topics like visual testing, in

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  • 10:39 Popular FOA Lecture 3: Optical Fiber

    FOA Lecture 3: Optical Fiber

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 540 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 3 in the FOA Series on fiber optics. This lecture covers optical fiber, how it works, the types of fiber, fiber specifications, and how it is made. (Revised 28 August 2011)

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  • 11:49 Popular Premises Cabling Lecture 4: Cables

    Premises Cabling Lecture 4: Cables

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 504 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 4 in the FOA series on premises cabling. In this lecture, we discuss the types of cables covered by cabling standards and how they are used.

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  • 16:08 Popular Premises Cabling Lecture 3: Cabling Standards

    Premises Cabling Lecture 3: Cabling Standards

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 484 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 3 in the FOA series on premises cabling. In this lecture, we discuss cabling standards - who creates them, why they exist and who they are written for and why. We also discuss what is not included in cabling standards and where wireless fi

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  • 09:11 Popular Premises Cabling Lecture 2: Applications Of Premises Cabling

    Premises Cabling Lecture 2: Applications Of Premises Cabling

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 583 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 2 in the FOA series on premises cabling. In this lecture we look at some of the communications applications that operate over premises cabling.

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  • 11:14 Popular Premises Cabling Lecture 1: What Is Premises Cabling?

    Premises Cabling Lecture 1: What Is Premises Cabling?

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 499 Views / 0 Likes

    This is the first in a series of FOA lectures on premises cabling. In this lecture, we will cover what we mean by premises cabling, the history of its development and how it is used today.

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  • 12:07 Popular FOA Lecture 25: FTTH - Fiber To The Home

    FOA Lecture 25: FTTH - Fiber To The Home

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 645 Views / 0 Likes

    This is the 25th lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lecture is about FTTH - fiber to the home, or more generally FTTx, the industry term to include fiber to the home, premises, business, curb, etc. In this video, we discuss why FTTH is happen

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  • 11:51 Popular FOA Lecture 24: Copper, Fiber Or Wireless?

    FOA Lecture 24: Copper, Fiber Or Wireless?

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 432 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 24 in the FOA series on fiber optics. One of the most common questions we get at the FOA is should my communications system use fiber or copper - or wireless? Fiber has been the clear winner in long distance communications since the mid 19

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  • 05:03 Popular FOA Lecture 23 Total Internal Reflection In Optical Fiber

    FOA Lecture 23 Total Internal Reflection In Optical Fiber

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 471 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 23 in the FOA series of lectures on fiber optics. In this lecture, we talk about "refraction" and "total internal reflection," the optical terms for how light is bent or reflected at the boundary of two different materials. Total internal

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  • 05:13 Popular FOA Lecture 21 Visual Fault Locator Demonstration

    FOA Lecture 21 Visual Fault Locator Demonstration

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 411 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 21 in the FOA series of lectures on fiber optics. In this video, we will review the use of visual fault locators and demonstrate how they show stress loss in a typical patchcord.

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  • 08:29 Popular FOA Lecture 22 Mode Power Distribution In Multimode Fibers

    FOA Lecture 22 Mode Power Distribution In Multimode Fibers

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 535 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 22 in the FOA lecture series on multimode fibers. In this lecture we'll briefly review modes in graded-index multimode fibers then show how you can actually see the modes by using visible laser light from a VFL (visual fault locator.) Then

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  • 07:52 Popular FOA Lecture 20: Other Fiber Optic Tests

    FOA Lecture 20: Other Fiber Optic Tests

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 637 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 20 in the FOA series on fiber optics. This one covers some less well-known tests like reflectance, CD and PMD that are important to long distance and high speed links.

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  • 10:42 Popular FOA Lecture 19: OTDR Measurement Uncertainty

    FOA Lecture 19: OTDR Measurement Uncertainty

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 416 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 19 in the FOA series on fiber optics. In this lecture, we cover ODTR measurement uncertainty - why it sometimes gives you information that needs understanding and interpretation. You should also see Lectures 17 and 18 on the basics of OTDR

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  • 09:21 Popular FOA Lecture 18: OTDR Setup

    FOA Lecture 18: OTDR Setup

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 432 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 18 in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lecture covers how to set up an OTDR properly to make good measurements. We recommend you also view Lecture 17 on the basics of OTDRs and Lecture 19 on OTDR measurement errors.

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  • 10:59 Popular FOA Lecture 17: OTDR Testing

    FOA Lecture 17: OTDR Testing

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 448 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 17 in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lecture is on OTDRS - optical time domain reflectometers. OTDRs are very powerful test tools for fiber optics but are complex and require more analysis of the test information than most instrument

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  • 05:28 Popular Premises Cabling Lecture 5: Installing UTP Cabling

    Premises Cabling Lecture 5: Installing UTP Cabling

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 471 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 5 in the FOA series on premises cabling. In this lecture, we provide an overview of installing UTP cables.

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  • 11:11 Popular Premises Cabling Lecture 6: Terminating UTP Cables

    Premises Cabling Lecture 6: Terminating UTP Cables

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 479 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 5 in the FOA series on premises cabling. In this lecture, we discuss terminating UTP cables with plugs and jacks and with 66 and 110 punchdown blocks.

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  • 06:52 Popular Premises Cabling Lecture 7: Testing UTP Cabling

    Premises Cabling Lecture 7: Testing UTP Cabling

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 501 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 7 in the FOA series on premises cabling. In this lecture, we test requirements and procedures for installed UTP cables.

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  • 05:48 Popular Premises Cabling Lecture 8: Coax Cable

    Premises Cabling Lecture 8: Coax Cable

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 485 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 8 in the FOA series on premises cabling. In this lecture, we discuss coax cable construction, installation and termination.

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  • 13:11 Popular Premises Cabling Lecture 9: Fiber Optics In Premises Cabling

    Premises Cabling Lecture 9: Fiber Optics In Premises Cabling

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 536 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 9 in the FOA series on premises cabling. In this lecture, discuss how fiber optics works in premises cabling applications, how it is installed and how the cable plant is tested. Additional information on fiber optics is on the other videos

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  • 08:31 Popular Premises Cabling Lecture 10: Wireless In Premises Cabling Systems

    Premises Cabling Lecture 10: Wireless In Premises Cabling Systems

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 557 Views / 0 Likes

    This is Lecture 10 in the FOA series on premises cabling. In this lecture, we discuss wireless and how it fits into premises cabling systems. We also talk about how to design a wireless network as part of a cabling system.

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  • 24:13 Popular FOA Lecture: Cabling Project Management

    FOA Lecture: Cabling Project Management

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 486 Views / 0 Likes

    Cabling is the infrastructure of a communications system - and by cabling we mean copper and fiber plus the wireless access points. Every successful cabling project requires the owner of the network and the contractor installing it to work together to des

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  • 06:55 Popular FOA Lecture 32 Fiber Amplifiers

    FOA Lecture 32 Fiber Amplifiers

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 536 Views / 0 Likes

    Fiber amplifiers are used to regenerate signals in long links. Fiber amplifiers require a minimal amount of power and have few parts so they are very reliable. A big advantage is they can amplify signals over a relatively large wavelength range allowing t

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  • 09:12 Popular FOA Lecture 31 Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)

    FOA Lecture 31 Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 363 Views / 0 Likes

    Many fiber optic networks use wavelength division multiplexing to share a single fiber for multiple channels by using different wavelengths or colors of light for each channel. This FOA Lecture discusses how WDM works and shows how it works with a live de

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  • 08:40 Popular FOA Lecture 29 Plastic Optical Fiber - POF (updated)

    FOA Lecture 29 Plastic Optical Fiber - POF (updated)

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 427 Views / 0 Likes

    Plastic optical fiber is a low cost alternative for glass fibers for short lengths and lower speeds. This video looks at the differences between POF and glass fibers and how POF is used in typical applications.

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  • 18:05 Popular FOA Lecture 30 - OLAN - The Fiber Optic LAN

    FOA Lecture 30 - OLAN - The Fiber Optic LAN

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 517 Views / 0 Likes

    Most LANs (local area networks of computers) are based on a network architecture derived from telephones in the early 1980s. The wire for structured cabling used for networks is twisted pair just like POTs (plain old telephone service), but upgraded for m

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  • 08:20 Popular FOA Lecture 29 Plastic Optical Fiber - POF

    FOA Lecture 29 Plastic Optical Fiber - POF

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 453 Views / 0 Likes

    This video has been updated. Please see the new version. Plastic optical fiber is a low cost alternative for glass fibers for short lengths and lower speeds. This video looks at the differences between POF and glass fibers and how POF is used in typical a

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  • 06:42 Popular Premises Cabling Lecture 11: Counterfeit Cables

    Premises Cabling Lecture 11: Counterfeit Cables

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 443 Views / 0 Likes

    Counterfeit "Cat 5" cables have been sold in the US and elsewhere around the world. There are serious problems with these cables regarding electrical performance and safety issues associated with flammability of cheap plastic insulation. In this video, we

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  • 16:11 Popular Lecture 28 Fiber Characterization

    Lecture 28 Fiber Characterization

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 511 Views / 0 Likes

    This is the 28th lecture in the FOA series of lectures on fiber optics. Reference material is found on the FOA Guide website. As networks get faster and use more wavelength division multiplexing, long distance links may require testing for the special nee

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  • 09:24 Popular Using An OTDR

    Using An OTDR

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 394 Views / 0 Likes

    This is an FOA video showing how an OTDR is used for testing optical fiber. It shows the difference in traces according to how one sets up the OTDR test parameters.

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  • 12:41 Popular FOA Lecture 27 Fiber Optic Data Links (revised)

    FOA Lecture 27 Fiber Optic Data Links (revised)

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 462 Views / 0 Likes

    A fiber optic datalink transmits the signals over fiber optics. A datalink combines a transceiver that performs an electrical to optical conversion of an input signal, the cable plant that transmits the signal and a receiver that does the optical to elect

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  • 03:32 Popular Fiber Optic Connector Polishing Technique

    Fiber Optic Connector Polishing Technique

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 457 Views / 0 Likes

    The key to getting well-polished connectors is in the technique. One problem is getting just the right pressure on the connector when polishing. FOA instructor John W Wajvoda came up with a really simple idea how to teach his students the right pressure t

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  • 10:33 Popular FOA Standards

    FOA Standards

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 486 Views / 0 Likes

    The FOA has always been involved in standards, both creating standards for education and certification as well as participating in industry standards activities. Now the FOA is creating its own standards for our members - the contractors, designers, insta

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  • 15:23 Popular What Is The FOA?

    What Is The FOA?

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 395 Views / 0 Likes

    What is the FOA? The FOA is the international non-profit professional society of fiber optics, chartered to promote the fiber optics industry through education, certification and standards. In this video, FOA President Jim Hayes presents an overview of th

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  • 10:51 Popular FOA Lecture 26: Loss Budgets

    FOA Lecture 26: Loss Budgets

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 470 Views / 0 Likes

    This is the 26 lecture in the FOA series of lectures on fiber optics. This lecture covers loss budgets. Loss budgets are important because they help determine whether a fiber optic link will work over the cable plant designed for it. Loss budgets also pro

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  • 08:30 Popular Visual Inspection Of Fiber Optic Connectors Using A Microscope

    Visual Inspection Of Fiber Optic Connectors Using A Microscope

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 481 Views / 0 Likes

    In this FOA Hints video we show how to use a microscope to inspect connectors for dirt and damage are and even how well they are made. We also show how to determine fiber types.

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  • 21:39 Popular Lecture 38 Data Center Cabling

    Lecture 38 Data Center Cabling

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 390 Views / 0 Likes

    Data centers are one of the fastest growing applications of technology, expanding to satisfy the demand for Internet videos, Cloud Computing and the whole world's demand for data. A lot has been written and said about data centers, covering design, power.

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  • 14:45 Popular FOA Lecture 37 - Fiber To The Antenna (FTTA)

    FOA Lecture 37 - Fiber To The Antenna (FTTA)

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 435 Views / 0 Likes

    The demand for cellular mobile bandwidth has required major changes in cell towers. Network connections to the towers are being upgraded with fiber to the tower. To provide more bandwidth for mobile users, towers need more antennas. But the traditional co

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  • 05:36 Popular FOA Tests The New 3M Fiber Cleaver

    FOA Tests The New 3M Fiber Cleaver

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 415 Views / 0 Likes

    FOA tests the new 3M "Easy Cleaver" the first "disposable" fiber optic cleaver. The Easy Cleaver uses a new scribing technique that uses a diamond filament instead of metal blades to scribe the fiber for cleaving. In this video, we show how this cleaver w

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  • 09:16 Popular FOA Compares Fiber Stripping Tools And Introduces A New Type

    FOA Compares Fiber Stripping Tools And Introduces A New Type

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 485 Views / 0 Likes

    In this video, FOA shows the three most common tools used to strip optical fiber for splicing or terminates and demonstrates how each is used. Then FOA shows you a new type of fiber stripper, the Ripley/Miller FO-CF Center Feed stripper and demonstrates h

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  • 29:09 Popular Qué Es La FOA (What Is The FOA, Spanish )

    Qué Es La FOA (What Is The FOA, Spanish )

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 362 Views / 0 Likes

    Que es la FOA? La FOA es una asociación internacional sin fin de lucro para profesionales de fibra óptica, creada para promover la industria de fibra óptica por medio de educación, certificación, y estándares. En este video, Jerry Morlá, Instructor Certif

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  • 17:25 Popular How To Talk Fiber Optics - The Language Of Fiber Optics

    How To Talk Fiber Optics - The Language Of Fiber Optics

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 565 Views / 0 Likes

    Learn how to "talk fiber optics." Learn the language used in fiber optic technology and get an overview of the technology also. As with any technology, you have to learn the language to be able to understand what you read or hear and to be able to discuss

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  • 12:59 Popular Lecture 36 Network Bandwidth Sharing

    Lecture 36 Network Bandwidth Sharing

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 478 Views / 0 Likes

    Communications networks are designed to connect users and allow sharing of data. But they must also provide for sharing the network bandwidth by providing traffic management. This video explains the ways networks have been developed to share bandwidth and

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  • 07:14 Popular Lecture 35 Network Architecture

    Lecture 35 Network Architecture

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 444 Views / 0 Likes

    Communications networks can use many different ways to connect users - star networks, bus networks and ring networks. This video gives an overview of them and discusses some of the networks that have used them.

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  • 13:03 Popular FOA Lecture 34 Networks

    FOA Lecture 34 Networks

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 402 Views / 0 Likes

    While the FOA primarily focuses on the cabling infrastructure used by networks, we often get questions on how networks work. Trying to read online tutorials on networks are often very difficult because of the technical level of the material and the incomp

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  • 03:58 Popular Fiber Optics Live! Connector Loss

    Fiber Optics Live! Connector Loss

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 498 Views / 0 Likes

    The FOA has created a new series we call "Fiber Optics - Live!" where we create lab demonstrations that allow you to actually see how optical fiber and other fiber optic components work. In this video, we show how fiber optic connectors work and what caus

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  • 11:40 Popular FOA Lecture 39 Maintaining Fiber Optic Networks

    FOA Lecture 39 Maintaining Fiber Optic Networks

    by The Fiber Optic Association Added 420 Views / 0 Likes

    At FOA we get many questions about maintaining fiber optic networks. Should fibers be tested regularly? Should connectors be cleaned and inspected? Should comm equipment be checked for power levels? Well, fiber optics is the most reliable communications m

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