This course is the 2nd of 7 courses offered in a comprehensive series, (by the US Navy's NAVEDTRA) which provides an overview of cabling and fiber types used in fiber optics technology.

Topics: Multimode and single-mode step-index and graded-index fiber types Refractive index profile, relative refractive index difference, and profile parameter Performance advantages of 62.5/125 mm multimode graded-index fibers Types of single-mode step-index fibers Vapor phase oxidation and direct-melt optical fiber fabrication procedures The fiber drawing process Benefits of cabled optical fibers over bare fibers Basic cable components: buffers, strength members, and jacket materials Material and design requirements imposed on military fiber optic cable designs Advantages and disadvantages of OFCC cable, stranded cable, and ribbon cable designs.

Intended Audience: This course is intended primarily for Telecom, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and other engineers whose job description requires a comprehensive knowledge of fiber optics infrastructure and technology.

Publication Source: US Navy (NAVEDTRA) Pub# 14196A, Module 24 - Fiber Optics, Chapter 3, June 2014