FOA Guide To Fiber Optics - Table of Contents

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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 the
FOA 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.
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 the
FOA Guide.
Basic Topics
These are essentially the online versions of the FOA textbooks, complete with online topic quizzes, and you can purchase a
printed or ebook version. Books
Fiber Optics, The Basics( CFOT)
Ahora en espaol! - Now in Spanish!
en franais - 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 Components
Designing 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 the
FOA 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 online
version 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
to make it easier.
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If you want to look for a subject like standards, components or testing, go directly to the Table of Contents.
If you want a self-study guide, go to Fiber U.
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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 actual
installation practices in a step-by-step process designed to lead the reader through a hands-on procedure exactly as it
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Fiber Optics, The Basics (CFOT Level)

Ahora en espaol! - Now in Spanish!
Le Guide de rfrence pour la fibre optique de la FOA est maintenant disponible en franais - Now in
French too!.
Basics of Fiber Optics Home Page
Basic overview
The jargon and the technology
Fiber Optic Networks: basic applications and transmission systems
Fiber Optic Datalinks, Fiber Optic Transceivers for Datalinks
Optical Fiber
Fiber Optic Cables VHO: Cable preparation
Termination and splicing Termination VHO: Epoxy/Polish, Anaerobic, Hot Melt Pre-Polished Splice
termination Singlemode termination Splice VHO: Mech splice Fusion: single fiber ribbon
Fiber Optic Testing VHO Insertion loss testing Using an OTDR
Network Design
Installation
About Standards
Glossary of terms
FAQs 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 Page

Overview of Premises Cabling and Standards, About Standards
Jargon
Networks
UTP Cables
UTP Terminations , UTP Termination (Tutorial)
UTP Installation VHO 66 Block, 110 Block, Jacks, Plugs
UTP Testing, UTP Wiremapping
Coax Cable VHO Coax Termination
Fiber Optics in Premises Cabling, Plus more information on OLANs (Optical LANs)
FTTD/FTTO
(Centralized Fiber), Passive OLANs
Wireless
Design, New T-568-C Nomenclature
Premises Cabling Installation
Glossary
See the "Fiber Optic Technology and Standards" Section below for information on networks, etc.
Outside Plant Fiber Optics (Specialist, CFOS/O Level)

OSP Home Page
Basic Overview
The Jargon and the Technology
OSP Fiber Networks, Basic Applications and Transmission Systems
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Fiber Optic Datalinks

Optical Fiber
Fiber Optic Cables VHO: Cable preparation
Splicing and Termination
Splice VHO: Mech splice Fusion: single fiber ribbon
Termination VHO: Epoxy/Polish, Anaerobic, Hot Melt Pre-Polished Splice termination
Singlemode termination
Fiber Optic Testing
VHO Insertion loss testing Using an OTDR
Network Design
About Standards
Installation
FOA OSP Civil Works Guide (Installation from beginning to end) (PDF, 3.9MB)
Additional Topics
FTTH (Fiber To The Home)
FTTH,
FTTH Architectures,
FTTH in MDUs
FTTH PON Protocols,
FTTx Installation ,
Aerial FTTH drops
FTTH Testing
FTTx Tutorial
Fiber For Wireless Networks
Fiber for Wireless Networks
Fiber 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 Transceivers for Datalinks
Wavelength Bands Used For Fiber Optic Transmission, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing
Specifications 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, metropolitan
FTTH (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 Tutorial
Fiber For Wireless
Fiber for Wireless Networks
Fiber to the Antenna (FTTA) ,
Testing FTTA,
DAS- Distributed Antenna Systems,
WiFi - Premises Wireless
Internet
CATV
Premises Networks, LANs, Section on Premises Networks
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Optical LANs
Optical LANs (OLANs) using FTTH technology,
FTTD/FTTO (Centralized Fiber),
Passive OLANs,
Installing OLANs,
Testing OLANs
Data Centers
Security, CCTV for surveillance
Industrial
Building automation
Consumer entertainment
Military
Media Conversion: Converting copper or wireless to fiber, etc.
Attenuating Power In Overloaded Datalinks
Tapping Optical Fiber
Non-Communications Applications
Sensors
Fiber 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 Testing

Wavelengths of Light Used In Fiber Optics
Wavelength Bands Used For Fiber Optic Transmission
dB and dBm: Units of Measurement
The OSI Model of Networks
Wavelength-Division Multiplexing
How Fiber Amplifiers Work
TIA/EIA and ISO/IEC Standards
TIA-568 Premises Cabling Standard for Fiber Optics
Fiber Optic Cable Jacket And Connector Color Codes
FOA Standards
Understandable versions of industry standards
FOA 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, TIA
FOTP-171, OFSTP-7, , ISO/IEC 14763)
FOA Standard FOA-3: Measuring Optical Power (Transmitter and Receiver Power, FOTP-95, Numerous
ISO/IEC standards)
FOA Standard FOA-4: OTDR Testing of Fiber Optic Cable Plant (TIA FOTP-8/59/60/61/78, ISO/IEC
14763, etc.)
FOA Standard FOA-5 Fiber Optic Datalinks
FOA 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 of
fiber 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 Fiber
Singlemode 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 Manufactured
Bend-Insensitive Fibers
Macro- And Micro-Bending Of Fibers
Myth: Does Glass "Flow" Over Time?
Cable
Fiber Optic Cables
Basic cable (Tutorial)
Cable Preparation: VHO: Cable preparation Videos on
Air-Blown Fiber
Patchcords selection, testing, management
Connectors & Termination
Identifying Fiber Optic Connectors
Connector Names and Nomenclature
MPO array/parallel connectors and how to test them
Standards For Connector Intermateability, FOCIS
Effects of Alignment and Fiber Geometry on Fiber Optic Connector Loss
Reflectance 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 Terminations

Prepolished/splice connectors VHO: PPS termination Videos on
Prefabricated cable systems
Singlemode fiber termination: VHO: SM termination
Termination Times For Various Methods and Connector Types
Repairing Connectors By Polishing
Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections
Splices
Basic 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 Configurations
Splicing different types of SM Fiber (PDF)
Transmission Equipment
Fiber Optic Transceivers for Datalinks
Wavelength Bands Used For Fiber Optic Transmission
Designing And Manufacturing Fiber Optic Systems (for Manufacturers) (PDF, 0.2 MB)
The OSI Model of Networks
Attenuators 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 Design
Network User's Guide, covers design through maintenance. (PDF 0.1 MB)(TT)
Network User's Guide (web page)
About Standards
Specifications for fiber optic LANs and Links
Link Loss Budgets And Power Budgets
Polarity in Fiber Optic Networks
Fiber or Copper? Overview and Fiber LANs
FTTx Online Tutorial
Estimating Fiber Optic Installations
Mismatched Multimode Fiber Losses
Planning For Restoration (PDF, 0.1 MB) Also included in the design pages for Basic and OSP
Project 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-301
Installation Standard
Installation Overview
Getting Training
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Installation Checklist - step by step installation planning

The Role of the Contractor
Planning the Installation
Project Management Processes For Fiber Optic Projects (PDF)
Lecture 33, Cabling Project Management
Safety procedures Video on safety on
See also the
video: FOA
FOA Lecture 2: Safety When Working With Fiber
Optics
Tools and Equipment
Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections
Receiving cable and components onsite
Installing Cable - General Guidelines , Air-Blown Fiber,
Installing a Swivel Pulling Eye on Cable
Polarity in Fiber Optic Networks
Maintenance
Troubleshooting 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 dig
Laying, placing or pulling OSP cable
How To "Figure 8" Cable For Intermediate Pulls
Splicing OSP cable
Termination (splicing on pigtails, PPS, preterminated)
Testing requirements
Transmission Equipment power requirements - using attenuators as needed
Special methods (Air-Blown Fiber , prefab/preterminated cables)
Aerial FTTH drops
Microtrenching
Mini-sub (submarine) Cable Preparation
OPGW (Optical power ground wire) Preparation
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Premises Cabling (see the complete Premises Cabling section)

Premises Site Preparation
Laying or pulling cable
Termination (adhesive polish, PPS, preterminated)
Testing requirements
Transmission Equipment power requirements - using attenuators
Special 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 Systems
OTDR Testing
Test Topics
Fiber Optic Testing
Fiber Optic Test Instruments
Visual tracing & fault location
Using A Cell Phone Camera to See IR Light In Fiber Links
Microscope Inspection of Connectors
Measuring Optical Power, Using attenuators, Calibration of Fiber Optic Power
Bare Fiber Testing
Installed Cable Plant Testing (FOA-1, OFSTP-7 & 14), FOA Standard FOA-1, What Loss Should You
Expect?, VHO Insertion loss testing
Patchcord or Single Cable Testing (FOA-2, FOTP-171), FOA Standard FOA-2
Testing cables with different types of connectors.
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Loss by Cable Substitution - when other methods will not work

Connector and Splice Loss Testing (FOTP-34) , MPO array/parallel connectors and how to test them
Reflectance Testing
Data Link or Network Testing
Reference Cables For Loss Tests
Special Applications/Hybrid Cables
OTDR testing
VHO Using an OTDR,
Frequently Asked Questions about OTDRs
Fiber Characterization and Testing long haul networks (CD, PMD, Spectral Attenuation)
FTTH Testing
Testing 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 measurements
dB and dBm: Units of Measurement
Calibration and Uncertainty in Fiber Optic Power Measurements
5 different Ways To Test Fiber Optic Cables According To International Standards
Accurately Testing Fiber Optic Cables
Differences in OTDR and insertion loss measurements
The Math of Insertion Loss Testing - Reference Methods
Mismatched Multimode Fiber Losses
Modal Conditioning For Multimode Testing
Fiber Loss Testing and Multimode Modal Control
Modal Distribution Effects on Multimode Fiber and Cable Measurements
Encircled Flux
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 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
Maintenance
Restoration (planning & implementing) Also included in the design pages for Basic and OSP
Upgrading
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 for
the 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 FOA
Channel "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 <info@thefoa.org>.
Welcome To The FOA YouTube Channel
About the FOA,
Qu 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 & Communications
FOA Lecture: Fiber Optic Jargon
FOA Lecture 2: Safety When Working With Fiber Optics
FOA Lecture 3: Optical Fiber
FOA Lecture 4: Fiber Optic Cables
FOA Lecture 5: Splices and Connectors
FOA Lecture 6: Fiber Optic Splices
FOA Lecture 7: Fiber Optic Connectors
FOA Lecture 8: Fiber Optic Installation
FOA Lecture 9: Fiber Optic Network Design, Part 1
FOA Lecture 10: Fiber Optic Network Design Part 2
FOA Lecture 11: Fiber Optic Network Design Part 3
FOA Lecture 12: Fiber Optic Testing Overview
FOA Lecture 13: Testing Fiber Visually
FOA Lecture 14: Testing Optical Power
FOA Lecture 15: Five Ways To Test Fiber Optic Cable Plants
FOA Lecture 16: Insertion Loss Testing
FOA Lecture 17: OTDR Testing
FOA Lecture 18: OTDR Setup
FOA Lecture 19: OTDR Measurement Uncertainty
FOA Lecture 20: Other Fiber Optic Tests - Reflectance, Dispersion, Spectral Attenuation
FOA Lecture 21: Visual Fault Locator Demonstration
FOA Lecture 22: Mode Power Distribution in Multimode Fibers Demonstration
FOA Lecture 23: Total Internal Reflection in Optical Fiber Demonstration
FOA Lecture 24: Copper, Fiber or Wireless?
FOA Lecture 25: FTTx
FOA Lecture 26: Loss Budgets
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FOA Lecture 27, Fiber Optic Datalinks

FOA Lecture 28, Fiber Characterization
FOA Lecture 29, Plastic Optical Fiber (POF)
FOA Lecture 30, OLANs, Optical LANs
FOA Lecture 31, Wavelength Division Multiplexing
FOA Lecture 32, Fiber Amplifiers
FOA Lecture 33, Cabling Project Management
FOA Lecture 34, Networks
FOA Lecture 35 Network Architectures
FOA Lecture 36 Network Bandwidth
FOA Lecture 37 Fiber To The Antenna (Cellular Towers)
FOA Lecture 38 Data Center Cabling
FOA Lecture 39 Maintaining Fiber Optic Networks
FOA Lecture 40 Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
FOA Lecture 41 Prefabricated (Preterminated) Fiber Optic Cabling Systems
FOA Lecture 42 MPO (Multifiber, Array) Connectors and How To Test Them
FOA 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 Fiber
Fiber Attenuation
Connector Loss
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Product Reviews
The 3M Easy Cleaver: FOA tests the new 3M "disposable" cleaver and shows its unique diamond
filament scriber
Fiber Optic Stripping Tools: Comparison of Miller, No-Nik and Microstrip and introduction of the
New 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: Applications
Premises Cabling Lecture 3: Standards
Premises Cabling Lecture 4: Cable Types
Premises Cabling Lecture 5: Installing UTP
Premises Cabling Lecture 6: Terminating UTP
Premises Cabling Lecture 7: Testing UTP
Premises Cabling Lecture 8: Coax Cable
Premises Cabling Lecture 9: Fiber Optics
Premises Cabling Lecture 10: Wireless
Premises Cabling Lecture 11: Counterfeit Cat 5 Cabling
FOA Lecture 30, OLANs, Optical LANs
FOA Lecture 33, Cabling Project Management
FOA Lecture 34, Networks
FOA Lecture 35 Network Architectures
FOA Lecture 36 Network Bandwidth
FOA Lecture 38 Data Center Cabling
Hands-On Fiber Optic Videos

Using an OTDR
Visual Inspection of Connectors With A Microscope
Fiber Optic Stripping Tools
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Fiber Optic Connector Polishing Technique

Prepolished/Splice Connector Termination (Corning Unicam)
Prepolished/Splice Connector Termination (Panduit OptiCam)
The Fiber Optic Tester In Your Pocket (Cell Phone)
Insertion Loss Testing
Fusion Splicing
Mechanical Splicing
Fiber Optic Termination, Part 1, Setup & Tools
Fiber Optic Termination, Part 2, Jacketed Cable Prep
Fiber Optic Termination, Part 3, Adhesive Prep
Fiber Optic Termination, Part 4, Stripping Fiber
Fiber Optic Termination, Part 5, Connector Attachment
Fiber Optic Termination, Part 6, Polishing
Fiber Optic Termination, Part 7, Inspection
Fiber Optic Termination, Part 8, Distribution Cable Termination
Fiber Optic Cable, Part 1 Introduction
Fiber Optic Cable, Part 2, Zipcord
Fiber Optic Cable, Part 3 Distribution Cable
Fiber Optic Cable, Part 4 Breakout Cable
Fiber Optic Cable, Part 5 Loose Tube Cable
Fiber 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 Board
UTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 3, UTP Cable
UTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 4, 66 Block Punchdown
UTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 5, 110 Block Punchdown
UTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 6, Jacks
UTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 7, Testing
UTP "Cat 5" Cabling, Part 8, Plugs and Patchcords
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FOA Instructor Training and Certification

FOA Instructor Training - Part 1 -Introduction
FOA Instructor Training - Part 2 - About The FOA
FOA Instructor Training - Part 3 - FOA Approved Schools
FOA Instructor Training - Part 4 - Instructors
FOA Instructor Training - Part 5 - Curriculum
FOA Instructor Training - Part 6 - Teaching A Course
FOA Instructor Training - Part 7 - Hands-On Labs
FOA 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 the
topics 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 optic
cable 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 Reference
Guide to Fiber Optics.
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The FOA APP builds on the FOA basic fiber optic textbook to create an interactive learning
environment that builds on the iBook electronic version of the book to add a guide to use for
self-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 the
Apple 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 a
fiber 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 will
operate over this link.
By choosing the type of link (singlemode or multimode) and specifying the length of the fiber and
numbers 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 specifications
appropriate 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 iTunes
Uncle Ted's Guide to Communications Cabling (online) and available as a free iBook on iTunes
Lennie and Uncle Ted are now available as free iBooks on iTunes
Links
LINKS To Other Sources of Technical Information
from manufacturers, publishers, trade associations and technical societies
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