Practical Fiber Optics,
Edition 1Editors: By David Bailey, BEng and Edwin Wright, MIPENZ, BSc (Hons), BSc (Elec Eng)
Publication Date:
11 Aug 2003
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Readers will use this knowledge to develop the required techniques for design, installation and maintenance of their own fiber optic systems.
Key Features
* Ideal for those with some background in communications but without previous knowledge of fiber optics * Provides a comprehensive treatment of the fundamentals of fiber optic systems and their individual components * Places emphasis on practical techniques of component installation and system design
About the author
By David Bailey, BEng, IDC Technologies, Perth, Australia and Edwin Wright, MIPENZ, BSc (Hons), BSc (Elec Eng), Senior Staff Engineer for IDC Technologies, Perth, Australia.
Introduction to Fiber Optic Systems; Definitions & Fundamental Principles; Theory of Fiber Optic Transmission; Fiber Optic Cable Construction; Connecting Fibers; Optical Drivers And Connectors; Installing Fiber Optic Cables; Fiber Optic System Design; Testing Of Fiber Optic Systems; Technologies That Use Optical Fibers; Appendix A: Glossary of Terms; Appendix B: List of Vendors And Products; Appendix C: Specification Sheets.
ISBN:
9780750658003
Page Count:
288
Retail Price (USD)
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Crisp: INTRODUCTION TO FIBER OPTICS 2nd ed. (2001, $32.95 (USD)/£17.99 (GBP), ISBN: 0-7506-5030-3)Elliott & Gilmore: FIBER OPTIC CABLING 2nd ed. (2001, $84.95 (USD)/£47.50 (GBP), ISBN: 0-7506-5013-3)Goff: FIBER OPTIC REFERENCE GUIDE 3rd ed. (2002, $44.99 (USD)/£27.50 (GBP), ISBN: 0240804864)De Cusatis: HANDBOOK OF FIBER OPTIC DATA COMMUNICATIONS 2nd ed. (2002, $145.00 (USD)/£66.95 (GBP), ISBN: 0122078918)
Experienced engineers and technicians needing to gain a working knowledge of fiber optic based systems; control and instrumentation engineers; industrial system integrators; students taking electronics or computing degree courses; electrical, mechanical and chemical engineers and technicians wishing to understand the essentials of fiber optics.