Synopsis
A practical and up-to-date tutorial on everything necessary to understand how to apply fiber in a communications application. covers components, system design, cable installation, and systems and fiber measurement. For technicians, associates, trainers, supervisors, or engineers that have to either design, install and/or maintain a practical fiber system in today's environment.
Booknews
Presents the standard fiber-optic design practices used to develop telecommunication networks. For electronics technicians with no background in optics, reviews the basic technology and methodology, then describes the various components and how to fit them together into complex systems for various purposes. Revised from the 1982 edition to include more information on system and network architectures, maintenance and measurement techniques, and system design. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)