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The FOA Reference Guide To Fiber Optics |

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Reference Topics Premises Cabling Study/Use Guides Directions For Using This WebsiteFor Students, Those Preparing For the CFOT ExamFor CFOTs Wanting a Refresher Course: Self-Study GuideFor Anyone Wanting a Self-Study Guide To Fiber OpticsFor Instructors: Teaching a CFOT Course Using This Website |
This is the FOA Online Reference Guide To Fiber Optics. It is provided by the Fiber Optic Association, Inc., the non-profit professional society of fiber optics, as a service to the fiber optics and telecommunications industries, especially students and instructors at our approved schools and our CFOTs working in the field. It works as a complement to our printed textbook, The Fiber Optic Technicians Manual. Students at FOA-Approved Schools can use this as a reference textbook for FOA certifications and CFOTs can use it for a refresher course or reference on the technologies or practices. The goal of this online "textbook" is educating students, network users, designers, installers, etc. on the proper usage of fiber optic communications systems. In creating the materials, we considered the needs of many readers and attempted to provide for their special needs.
This reference covers the differences in fiber optic applications, e.g. communications vs. lighting or inspection, OSP vs premises, etc. to provide readers with knowledge about the varied applications of fiber in today's world. The organization of this material is chosen to make it appropriate for teaching fiber optic technology, manufacture, installation, design, testing and other related topics and to provide a reference for the FOA certification exams. As a referrence book, the Table of Contents will allow anyone to find topics of interest. A complete Table of Contents which is the master link to the material is here and linked on every page. The format of all this material is simpified to allow fast loading with any browser and use on most portable web-enabled devices like this iPhone. ![]() Remember, as an online reference, this material is going to be expanded, and updated regularly to reflect changes in technologies and applications. It's always going to be incomplete, since we're always finding new things to add to it. It you have suggestions on how to improve it, contact us at info@thefoa.org. The material has been produced and reviewed by a number of contributors whom we wish to thank for their work in contributing, creating and reviewing the materials included here: Jim Hayes, Editor, Reviewers: Bob Ballard, Joe Botha, Craig Bowden, Duane Clayton, Tom Collins, F. Douglas Elliott, Jorge Garcia, Bill Graham, Arnie Harris, Karen Hayes, John Highhouse, Ron Leger, Eric Pearson, Jim Underwood, Chuck Vella, Craig Getchel and many, many more. Note: This information is provided by The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. as a benefit to those interested in designing, manufacturing, selling, installing or using fiber optic communications systems or networks. It is intended to be used as a overview and/or basic guidelines and in no way should be considered to be complete or comprehensive. These guidelines are strictly the opinion of the FOA and the reader is expected to use them as a basis for learning, reference and creating their own documentation, project specifications, etc. The FOA assumes no liability for their use. The FOA Reference Guide To Fiber Optics - Table of Contents |
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