For years, fiber optics was the future. Now, it's the present, and the time has come to act if you want to make a career in this fast-growing field. The Fiber Optics Installer and Technician Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to prepare you for the two leading fiber optics certifications, Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) and Fiber Optics Technician (FOT). This book's practical, objective-focused coverage includes:

• The history of fiber optics
• Principles of fiber optic transmission
• Optical fiber characteristics, construction, and theory
• Safety considerations
• Cables, connectors, and splicing
• Fiber optic light sources and transmitters
• Fiber optic detectors and receivers
• Passive components and multiplexers
• Fiber optic links
• Testing equipment
• Techniques for testing links and cables
• Troubleshooting and restoration techniques