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This is the FOA's Guide To Fiber Optics & Premises Cabling. It includes almost a thousand pages of materials created by theFOA covering the basics to advanced topics on fiber optics and premises cabling.The goal of this website is educatingstudents, users, designers, installers or anyone interested in the subject of fiber and cabling for communications systems.

Reference Topics

Directions For Using The FOA Guide

Jump To Reference Topics - click on any of the topic below to jump to the complete listing of topics on the subject in theFOA Guide.

Basic Topics

These are essentially the online versions of the FOA textbooks, complete with online topic quizzes, and you can purchase aprinted or ebook version. Books

Fiber Optics, The Basics( CFOT)Ahora en español! - Now in Spanish!

en français - Now in French too!

Premises Cabling Systems (CPCT)

Outside Plant Fiber Optics (CFOS/O)

Specific Topics

Applications of Fiber Optics

Fiber Optic Technology and Standards

Fiber Optic ComponentsDesigning Fiber Optic Networks


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Installation of FO Cable Plants

Testing & Troubleshooting Fiber Optic Systems

Using Fiber Optic Systems for System Owners and Operators

FOA Tech Bulletins

FOA YouTube Videos

FOA Standards For Testing and Links

Self-Study Programs

Additional References - FOA Books and Apps

LINKS To Other Sources of Technical Information

Linking And Use of The FOA Guide Materials

Directions For Using The FOA Guide

This is the FOA's Guide To Fiber Optics & Premises Cabling. It includes almost a thousand pages of materials created by theFOA covering the basics to advanced topics on fiber optics and premises cabling.The goal of this website is educating

students, users, designers, installers or anyone interested in the subject of fiber and cabling for communications systems.

The Guide is intended to be used as reference material for those working in the industry, studying for FOA Certifications,teaching fiber optic training classes or giving refresher tutorials for FOA CFOTs. It includes what is essentially an onlineversion of the FOA textbooks that you can also purchase a printed or ebook version. Books

There is a tremendous amount of information on this website, so finding things can be a challenge. Here are some guidelines

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Links marked with the "YouTube" logo take you to the isted video on the FOA YouTube channel "thefoainc". The links marked VHO are "virtual hands-on" online PowerPoint presentations that provide a tutorial showing actualinstallation practices in a step-by-step process designed to lead the reader through a hands-on procedure exactly as itwould be performed in the real world. VHO tutorials do not work well with portable web devices like iPhones.

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Fiber Optics, The Basics (CFOT Level)

Ahora en español! - Now in Spanish!

Le Guide de référence pour la fibre optique de la FOA est maintenant disponible en français - Now in

French too!.

Basics of Fiber Optics Home PageBasic overviewThe jargon and the technologyFiber Optic Networks: basic applications and transmission systemsFiber Optic Datalinks, Fiber Optic Transceivers for DatalinksOptical FiberFiber Optic Cables VHO: Cable preparationTermination and splicing Termination VHO: Epoxy/Polish, Anaerobic, Hot Melt Pre-Polished Splicetermination Singlemode termination Splice VHO: Mech splice Fusion: single fiber ribbon

Fiber Optic Testing VHO Insertion loss testing Using an OTDRNetwork DesignInstallationAbout StandardsGlossary of termsFAQs on Fiber Optics

See the "Fiber Optic Technology and Standards" Section below for information on networks, WDM, etc.

FOA Video Lectures on

FOA videos about cable preparation, termination, splicing and testing on


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Premises Cabling Systems (Fiber, Copper and Wireless) (CPCT Level)

Premises Cabling Home PageOverview of Premises Cabling and Standards, About StandardsJargonNetworksUTP CablesUTP Terminations , UTP Termination (Tutorial)UTP Installation VHO 66 Block, 110 Block, Jacks, Plugs

UTP Testing, UTP WiremappingCoax Cable VHO Coax TerminationFiber Optics in Premises Cabling, Plus more information on OLANs (Optical LANs) FTTD/FTTO(Centralized Fiber), Passive OLANsWirelessDesign, New T-568-C NomenclaturePremises Cabling InstallationGlossarySee the "Fiber Optic Technology and Standards" Section below for information on networks, etc.



Outside Plant Fiber Optics (Specialist, CFOS/O Level)

OSP Home PageBasic Overview

The Jargon and the TechnologyOSP Fiber Networks, Basic Applications and Transmission Systems


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Fiber Optic DatalinksOptical FiberFiber Optic Cables VHO: Cable preparationSplicing and Termination

Splice VHO: Mech splice Fusion: single fiber ribbonTermination VHO: Epoxy/Polish, Anaerobic, Hot Melt Pre-Polished Splice terminationSinglemode termination

Fiber Optic TestingVHO Insertion loss testing Using an OTDR

Network DesignAbout Standards

Installation

FOA OSP Civil Works Guide (Installation from beginning to end) (PDF, 3.9MB)

Additional TopicsFTTH (Fiber To The Home)

FTTH,FTTH Architectures,FTTH in MDUsFTTH PON Protocols,FTTx Installation ,Aerial FTTH dropsFTTH TestingFTTx Tutorial

Fiber For Wireless Networks

Fiber for Wireless NetworksFiber to the Antenna (FTTA)Testing FTTA,DAS- Distributed Antenna Systems

Definitions of Terms

See the "Fiber Optic Technology and Standards" Section below for information on networks, WDM, etc.

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Applications of Fiber Optics

Communications

Fiber Optic Datalinks

Fiber Optic Transceivers for DatalinksWavelength Bands Used For Fiber Optic Transmission, Wavelength-Division MultiplexingSpecifications for fiber optic links and systems, including FTTx

Networks Networks are built on cable plants but it helps to understand how they work.Telephone, long haul, metropolitanFTTH (Fiber To The Home)

Fiber to the home (FTTH) Overview,What is FTTH?,FTTH Architectures,FTTH in MDUs,FTTH PON Protocols,FTTH Installation,FTTH Testing ,

FTTx TutorialFiber For WirelessFiber for Wireless Networks

Fiber to the Antenna (FTTA) ,Testing FTTA,

DAS- Distributed Antenna Systems,WiFi - Premises Wireless

InternetCATVPremises Networks, LANs, Section on Premises Networks

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Optical LANsOptical LANs (OLANs) using FTTH technology,FTTD/FTTO (Centralized Fiber),Passive OLANs,

Installing OLANs,Testing OLANs

Data CentersSecurity, CCTV for surveillanceIndustrialBuilding automationConsumer entertainment

Military

Media Conversion: Converting copper or wireless to fiber, etc.Attenuating Power In Overloaded Datalinks

Tapping Optical Fiber

Non-Communications Applications

SensorsFiber Optic Lighting (TT)Inspection/ Viewing Using Fiber Optics

Network User's Guide

Fiber Optic Technology and Standards

About Standards

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FOA Standards For TestingWavelengths of Light Used In Fiber OpticsWavelength Bands Used For Fiber Optic TransmissiondB and dBm: Units of Measurement

Specifications for fiber optic links and systems, including FTTxThe OSI Model of NetworksWavelength-Division MultiplexingHow Fiber Amplifiers WorkTIA/EIA and ISO/IEC StandardsTIA-568 Premises Cabling Standard for Fiber OpticsFiber Optic Cable Jacket And Connector Color Codes

FOA Standards Understandable versions of industry standardsFOA Standard FOA-1: Testing Loss of Installed Fiber Optic Cable Plant, (Insertion Loss, TIA OFSTP-14,OFSTP-7, ISO/IEC 61280, ISO/IEC 14763, etc.)FOA Standard FOA-2: Testing Loss of Fiber Optic Cables, Single Ended, (Insertion Loss, TIAFOTP-171, OFSTP-7, , ISO/IEC 14763)FOA Standard FOA-3: Measuring Optical Power (Transmitter and Receiver Power, FOTP-95, NumerousISO/IEC standards)FOA Standard FOA-4: OTDR Testing of Fiber Optic Cable Plant (TIA FOTP-8/59/60/61/78, ISO/IEC14763, etc.)FOA Standard FOA-5 Fiber Optic DatalinksFOA Standard FOA-6: Fiber Optic Cable Plant

NECA/FOA-301 Fiber Optic Installation Standard

The FOA and NECA wrote this ANSI standard (American National Standard) covering the installation offiber optic cable plants. Available for free downloads for FOA members or for purchase from NECA.

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More.

Myth: Does Glass "Flow" Over Time?

Fiber Optic Components

See the Testing Section for more information on how components are tested.

Optical Fiber

Optical FiberSinglemode Fiber Nomenclature, Choosing G.xxx fiber types (PDF)Multimode Premises Cable Plant Nomenclature (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, etc.)

Plastic Optical Fiber (POF)How Optical Fiber Is ManufacturedBend-Insensitive FibersMacro- And Micro-Bending Of FibersMyth: Does Glass "Flow" Over Time?

Cable

Fiber Optic CablesBasic cable (Tutorial)Fiber Optic Cable Jacket And Connector Color CodesCable Preparation: VHO: Cable preparation Videos on

Air-Blown FiberPatchcords – selection, testing, management

Connectors & TerminationSplicing and TerminationIdentifying Fiber Optic ConnectorsConnector Names and NomenclatureMPO array/parallel connectors and how to test themFiber Optic Cable Jacket And Connector Color CodesStandards For Connector Intermateability, FOCIS

Effects of Alignment and Fiber Geometry on Fiber Optic Connector LossReflectance Testing

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Basic termination including testing connectors (Tutorial)Adhesive/polish connectors VHO: Epoxy/Polish, Videos on Anaerobic, Hot Melt

Hints For Adhesive/Polish Connector TerminationsPrepolished/splice connectors VHO: PPS termination Videos on

Prefabricated cable systemsSinglemode fiber termination: VHO: SM termination

Termination Times For Various Methods and Connector Types

Repairing Connectors By Polishing

Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections

Splices

Splicing and TerminationBasic splices (Tutorial)Mechanical splices VHO: Mech splice Videos on

Fusion splices - VHO: single fiber and VHO: ribbon Videos on

Estimates of Splicing Times for Various Cable ConfigurationsSplicing different types of SM Fiber (PDF)

Transmission Equipment

Fiber Optic DatalinksFiber Optic Transceivers for Datalinks

Specifications for fiber optic links and systems, including FTTxWavelength Bands Used For Fiber Optic TransmissionDesigning And Manufacturing Fiber Optic Systems (for Manufacturers) (PDF, 0.2 MB)The OSI Model of NetworksAttenuators for adjusting receiver power levels

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Designing Fiber Optic Networks

Designing Fiber Optic Networks, a reference guide for users, contractors, installers, etc. (PDF, 1.3 MB)Network Design, OSP Network Design, Premises Cabling Network DesignNetwork User's Guide, covers design through maintenance. (PDF 0.1 MB)(TT)Network User's Guide (web page)About StandardsSpecifications for fiber optic LANs and Links

Link Loss Budgets And Power BudgetsPolarity in Fiber Optic NetworksFiber or Copper? Overview and Fiber LANsFTTx Online TutorialEstimating Fiber Optic InstallationsMismatched Multimode Fiber LossesPlanning For Restoration (PDF, 0.1 MB) Also included in the design pages for Basic and OSPProject Paperwork (SOW, RFP, RFQ and contracts)


Installation of FO Cable Plants

See the Components Section for installation processes for fiber optic cable plant components and the Testing Section for more information on how installed cable plants are tested.

Download a list of tools for installation here. (PDF, 100kB)

Installing Fiber Optic Cable Plants - FOA Tech Bulletin, (PDF 0.2 MB) basis of the ANSI/NECA/FOA-301Installation StandardInstallation OverviewGetting Training

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Installation Checklist - step by step installation planningThe Role of the ContractorPlanning the InstallationProject Management Processes For Fiber Optic Projects (PDF) See also the video: FOA

Lecture 33, Cabling Project ManagementSafety procedures Video on safety on FOA Lecture 2: Safety When Working With Fiber

OpticsTools and EquipmentCleaning Fiber Optic ConnectionsReceiving cable and components onsiteInstalling Cable - General Guidelines , Air-Blown Fiber,Installing a Swivel Pulling Eye on CablePolarity in Fiber Optic NetworksMaintenanceTroubleshooting fiber optic cable plants and communications systems. (PDF, 0.1 Mb)

Outside Plant (see the complete OSP section)

FOA OSP Civil Works Guide (Installation from beginning to end) (PDF, 3.9MB)

Digging Safely - call before you digLaying, placing or pulling OSP cableHow To "Figure 8" Cable For Intermediate PullsSplicing OSP cable

Termination (splicing on pigtails, PPS, preterminated)Patchcords – selection, testing, managementTesting requirementsTransmission Equipment – power requirements - using attenuators as neededSpecial methods (Air-Blown Fiber , prefab/preterminated cables)Aerial FTTH dropsMicrotrenching

Mini-sub (submarine) Cable PreparationOPGW (Optical power ground wire) Preparation

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Premises Cabling (see the complete Premises Cabling section)

Premises Site PreparationLaying or pulling cable

Termination (adhesive polish, PPS, preterminated)Patchcords – selection, testing, managementTesting requirementsTransmission Equipment – power requirements - using attenuatorsSpecial methods (Air-Blown Fiber , prefab/preterminated cables)

Testing & Troubleshooting Fiber Optic Systems

QuickStart Guides to Fiber Optic Testing

Cable Plant and Patchcord Testing

Optical Power in Communications SystemsOTDR Testing

Test Topics

Fiber Optic TestingFiber Optic Test Instruments

Visual tracing & fault locationUsing A Cell Phone Camera to See IR Light In Fiber LinksMicroscope Inspection of ConnectorsMeasuring Optical Power, Using attenuators, Calibration of Fiber Optic PowerBare Fiber TestingInstalled Cable Plant Testing (FOA-1, OFSTP-7 & 14), FOA Standard FOA-1, What Loss Should YouExpect?, VHO Insertion loss testing

Patchcord or Single Cable Testing (FOA-2, FOTP-171), FOA Standard FOA-2Testing cables with different types of connectors.

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Loss by Cable Substitution - when other methods will not workConnector and Splice Loss Testing (FOTP-34) , MPO array/parallel connectors and how to test them

Reflectance Testing

Data Link or Network TestingReference Cables For Loss TestsSpecial Applications/Hybrid CablesOTDR testing

VHO Using an OTDR,Frequently Asked Questions about OTDRs

Fiber Characterization and Testing long haul networks (CD, PMD, Spectral Attenuation)

FTTH TestingTesting Splitters, Couplers and Other Passive Devices

Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections (do this before testing or connecting to equipment)

FAQs on Fiber Optic Testing

Technical Issues For Testing

Metrology and Fiber Optics - Metrology is the science of measurementsdB and dBm: Units of MeasurementCalibration and Uncertainty in Fiber Optic Power Measurements

5 different Ways To Test Fiber Optic Cables According To International StandardsAccurately Testing Fiber Optic Cables

Differences in OTDR and insertion loss measurementsThe Math of Insertion Loss Testing - Reference Methods

Mismatched Multimode Fiber Losses

Modal Conditioning For Multimode TestingFiber Loss Testing and Multimode Modal Control

Modal Distribution Effects on Multimode Fiber and Cable MeasurementsEncircled Flux

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TroubleshootingTroubleshooting fiber optic cable plants and communications systems. (PDF, 0.1 Mb)


Also See FOA Standards For Testing

Testing Insertion Loss of Installed Fiber Optic Cable Plant (FOA-1)Testing Loss of Fiber Optic Cables or Patchcords (FOA-2)Measuring Optical Power (FOA-3)

OTDR Testing of Fiber Optic Cable Plants (FOA-4)

Using Fiber Optic Systems

User's Guide To Fiber Optic Networks

Choosing, Installing and Using Fiber Optic Products For Users (FOA Tech Bulletin, PDF 0.1 MB)

Using Attenuators to prevent receiver overload

MaintenanceRestoration (planning & implementing) Also included in the design pages for Basic and OSPUpgrading

Tapping Optical Fiber

FOA Tech Bulletins (Printable Reference Documents)

Designing and manufacturing fiber optic communications products for manufacturers of products using

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fiber optics . (PDF, 0.2 Mb)

Users' Guide To Fiber Optic Communications Networks. (PDF, 0.1 Mb)

Designing Fiber Optic Networks - for contractors, designers, installers and users and the reference forthe FOA CFOS/D Design Certification (PDF, 1.3 MB).

Installing Fiber Optic Cable Plants. (PDF, 0.2 Mb)

Testing and Troubleshooting fiber optic cable plants and communications systems. (PDF, 0.1 Mb)

Fiber Optic Restoration - how to plan ahead and restore networks quickly. (PDF, 0.1 Mb)

FOA YouTube Videos

The FOA has more than 100 videos on YouTube, including Lecture Series on Fiber Optics and Premises Cabling,Hands-On lectures on both and some other informational and instructional videos. For all the videos, go to the FOAChannel "thefoainc" or use the direct links below.

Below is a list of the current lectures and hands-on videos. We're looking for ideas for topics for future lectures.Send your ideas to .

Welcome To The FOA YouTube Channel

About the FOA,Qué es la FOA (What Is The FOA, in Spanish )

FOA Standards

Where Are The Jobs In Fiber Optics? FOA talks about all the applications for fiber optics, what jobs

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involve and the qualifications for the workers in the field.

How to Talk Fiber Optics - an introduction to fiber optic jargon.

Fiber Optics Lecture Series Videos

FOA Lecture 1: Fiber Optics & CommunicationsFOA Lecture: Fiber Optic JargonFOA Lecture 2: Safety When Working With Fiber Optics

FOA Lecture 3: Optical FiberFOA Lecture 4: Fiber Optic CablesFOA Lecture 5: Splices and ConnectorsFOA Lecture 6: Fiber Optic SplicesFOA Lecture 7: Fiber Optic ConnectorsFOA Lecture 8: Fiber Optic InstallationFOA Lecture 9: Fiber Optic Network Design, Part 1

FOA Lecture 10: Fiber Optic Network Design Part 2FOA Lecture 11: Fiber Optic Network Design Part 3FOA Lecture 12: Fiber Optic Testing OverviewFOA Lecture 13: Testing Fiber VisuallyFOA Lecture 14: Testing Optical PowerFOA Lecture 15: Five Ways To Test Fiber Optic Cable PlantsFOA Lecture 16: Insertion Loss TestingFOA Lecture 17: OTDR Testing

FOA Lecture 18: OTDR SetupFOA Lecture 19: OTDR Measurement UncertaintyFOA Lecture 20: Other Fiber Optic Tests - Reflectance, Dispersion, Spectral AttenuationFOA Lecture 21: Visual Fault Locator DemonstrationFOA Lecture 22: Mode Power Distribution in Multimode Fibers DemonstrationFOA Lecture 23: Total Internal Reflection in Optical Fiber DemonstrationFOA Lecture 24: Copper, Fiber or Wireless?

FOA Lecture 25: FTTxFOA Lecture 26: Loss Budgets

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FOA Lecture 27, Fiber Optic DatalinksFOA Lecture 28, Fiber CharacterizationFOA Lecture 29, Plastic Optical Fiber (POF)FOA Lecture 30, OLANs, Optical LANs

FOA Lecture 31, Wavelength Division MultiplexingFOA Lecture 32, Fiber Amplifiers

FOA Lecture 33, Cabling Project ManagementFOA Lecture 34, NetworksFOA Lecture 35 Network ArchitecturesFOA Lecture 36 Network BandwidthFOA Lecture 37 Fiber To The Antenna (Cellular Towers)

FOA Lecture 38 Data Center CablingFOA Lecture 39 Maintaining Fiber Optic NetworksFOA Lecture 40 Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)FOA Lecture 41 Prefabricated (Preterminated) Fiber Optic Cabling SystemsFOA Lecture 42 MPO (Multifiber, Array) Connectors and How To Test ThemFOA Lecture 43 Managing Polarity of MPO Connectors using the PanMPO Connector

Fiber Optics - Live! A series of videos that use lab demonstrations to show how optical fiber works.How Light Travels In A FiberFiber Attenuation

Connector Loss

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Product ReviewsThe 3M Easy Cleaver: FOA tests the new 3M "disposable" cleaver and shows its unique diamondfilament scriber

Fiber Optic Stripping Tools: Comparison of Miller, No-Nik and Microstrip and introduction of theNew Ripley/Miller Center Feed stripper.Panduit's PanMPO Connector: Helps manage polarity with the MPO connector for testing and cable plants.

Premises Cabling Lecture Series Videos

Premises Cabling Lecture 1: What Is Premises Cabling?

Premises Cabling Lecture 2: ApplicationsPremises Cabling Lecture 3: StandardsPremises Cabling Lecture 4: Cable TypesPremises Cabling Lecture 5: Installing UTPPremises Cabling Lecture 6: Terminating UTPPremises Cabling Lecture 7: Testing UTPPremises Cabling Lecture 8: Coax Cable

Premises Cabling Lecture 9: Fiber OpticsPremises Cabling Lecture 10: WirelessPremises Cabling Lecture 11: Counterfeit Cat 5 CablingFOA Lecture 30, OLANs, Optical LANs

FOA Lecture 33, Cabling Project ManagementFOA Lecture 34, NetworksFOA Lecture 35 Network Architectures

FOA Lecture 36 Network BandwidthFOA Lecture 38 Data Center Cabling

Hands-On Fiber Optic Videos

Using an OTDR

Visual Inspection of Connectors With A MicroscopeFiber Optic Stripping Tools

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Fiber Optic Connector Polishing TechniquePrepolished/Splice Connector Termination (Corning Unicam)Prepolished/Splice Connector Termination (Panduit OptiCam)The Fiber Optic Tester In Your Pocket (Cell Phone)

Insertion Loss TestingFusion SplicingMechanical SplicingFiber Optic Termination, Part 1, Setup & ToolsFiber Optic Termination, Part 2, Jacketed Cable PrepFiber Optic Termination, Part 3, Adhesive PrepFiber Optic Termination, Part 4, Stripping FiberFiber Optic Termination, Part 5, Connector AttachmentFiber Optic Termination, Part 6, PolishingFiber Optic Termination, Part 7, InspectionFiber Optic Termination, Part 8, Distribution Cable TerminationFiber Optic Cable, Part 1 IntroductionFiber Optic Cable, Part 2, ZipcordFiber Optic Cable, Part 3 Distribution CableFiber Optic Cable, Part 4 Breakout Cable

Fiber Optic Cable, Part 5 Loose Tube CableFiber Optic Cable, Part 6, Armored Cable

Hands-On UTP Cabling Videos

UTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 1, Tools

UTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 2, The Training BoardUTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 3, UTP CableUTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 4, 66 Block PunchdownUTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 5, 110 Block PunchdownUTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 6, JacksUTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 7, TestingUTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 8, Plugs and Patchcords

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FOA Instructor Training and Certification

FOA Instructor Training - Part 1 -IntroductionFOA Instructor Training - Part 2 - About The FOAFOA Instructor Training - Part 3 - FOA Approved SchoolsFOA Instructor Training - Part 4 - InstructorsFOA Instructor Training - Part 5 - CurriculumFOA Instructor Training - Part 6 - Teaching A CourseFOA Instructor Training - Part 7 - Hands-On LabsFOA Instructor Training - Part 8 - FOA Resources

View all the FOA YouTube videos including over 30 "hands-on" examples.

Fiber Optic Self Study Programs

Fiber U® - "Fiber University" Online Training

Fiber U is the FOA website with free online self-study programs, Fiber U self-study programs cover most of thetopics here and allows you to test your comprehension of the subject at the end of each section. For most programs,after you complete the self-study part you can take an online quiz and get a certificate of completion.

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For Instructors: Teaching a CFOT Course Using This Website

FOA References

Available printed or eBooks on the Amazon Kindle or Apple iPad/iPhone. Click on each book for details.The "Fiber Optics" book is available in Spanish and French.

NECA/FOA-301 Fiber Optic Installation Standard

The FOA and NECA wrote this ANSI standard (American National Standard) covering the installation of fiber opticcable plants. Available for free downloads for FOA members or for purchase from NECA. More.

FOA iPad Self-Study/Reference App

The FOA has just released its first APP for the iPad, a self-study version of the FOA ReferenceGuide to Fiber Optics.

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The FOA APP builds on the FOA basic fiber optic textbook to create an interactive learningenvironment that builds on the iBook electronic version of the book to add a guide to use forself-study and real-time testing that provides feedback on what you have learned and correct

answers to questions answered incorrectly.

The FOA APP is priced at only $9.99, same as the iBook, so the self-study program is free. Download it from theApple APP Store with your iPad or iTunes.http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/foa-guide/id434354283?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

FOA LossCalc App (NEW & FREE)

FOA LossCalc estimates the optical loss of a fiber optic link. This will save time for the installer of afiber optic link needing to know whether test results are reasonable and/or make a "pass/fail"determination. It can also help the designer of a link to determine if communications equipment willoperate over this link.By choosing the type of link (singlemode or multimode) and specifying the length of the fiber andnumbers of connections and splices, it will calculate the end to end loss of the link. The app has

default specifications for singlemode and multimode links or the user may create custom setups with specificationsappropriate for any application. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/foa-losscalc/id476262894?mt=8&ls=1

Getting Started Guides

These two guides are simple introductions to the subjects. They will explain the applications, jargon, components

and installation in a quick overview.

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Lennie Lightwave's Guide to Fiber Optics (online) and available as a free iBook on iTunesUncle Ted's Guide to Communications Cabling (online) and available as a free iBook on iTunesLennie and Uncle Ted are now available as free iBooks on iTunes

Links

LINKS To Other Sources of Technical Informationfrom manufacturers, publishers, trade associations and technical societies

Linking And Use of The FOA Guide Materials

Interested in linking to FOA webpages or reproducing FOA copyrighted technical materials? Here is the FOA policyon use of our technical materials.Got feedback? Let us know how we can make The FOA Online Fiber Optic Reference Guide better. Email us at <info @ foa.org >

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