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OMA: Optical fibre principles

 

This course explains the basic principles of optical fibre transmission, describes the role of the main components of an optical link and the hazards presented by optical sources, and describes the factors that limit the transmission distance and data transfer rate of a link.

 

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Level:

Introductory
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Target audience:

This course is intended for technical staff who are responsible for the installation and maintenance of optical fibre links.

 

Course prerequisites:

This course assumes a basic understanding of digital transmission and the use of decibels. It is recommended that the PTT courses "Analogue and digital signals " and "Signal impairments" are studied before attempting this course.

 

Course objectives:
By the end of this course you will be able to:

 

Number of modules: 5 
Approximate study time: 6 hours 

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Delivery platform requirements:
To access the course, a computer/tablet running a browser such as Chrome, Safari, Edge etc. is required. The device should have an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024x768.

 

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