3-16 Fiber optics
2012
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Fiber optics use what type of material to transmit light over? _________________________
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Fiber optics can only travel in a straight line.
True- False
Fiber optics have a high band width but a low distance data can travel.
True- False
Fiber optics individual fibbers are smaller in diameter than a human hair.
Fiber optics is based on the optical phenomenon known as total internal _______________
Most fiber optic cables have two PARTS or COMPONENTS. What are these two parts?
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7. ______________ mode fibers are designed for the transmission of a single ray as a carrier and is
used for high-speed signal transmission over long distances
8. _____________-mode fibers are designed to carry multiple light rays.
9. How do physicians use optical fiber?
10. How do individuals in the field of scientific research and in manufacturing use fiber optics?
11. The development of fiber optics was spurred by the introduction of____________ in the early
1960s.
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1. Insert or draw a picture of a fiber-optic line AND IDENTIFY the CLADDING, CORE, & BUFFER
COATING.
2. Define the following parts of a fiber cable
1. Core
2. Cladding
3. Buffer coating
3. Hundreds or thousands of these optical fibers are arranged in bundles in optical cables. The bundles are
protected by the cable's outer covering, called a __________________________
4. What is the diameter of Single mode fiber in MICRONS? ______________________
3-16 Fiber optics
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5. What is the diameter of multi- mode fiber in MICRONS? ______________________
6. True False
All fiber cabling core must be made of glass material.
7. Insert or draw a picture of the INTERNAL REFLECTION in an optical fiber.
8. Why does light signal degrade within fiber optic transmission? ___________________________
9. FIBER OPTIC REPALY SYSTEMS consist of the TRANSMITTER, OPTICAL FIBER, OPTICAL
REGENERATOR, & OPTICAL RECIEVER. What is the function of each part of this system?
1. TRANSMITTER
2. OPTICAL FIBER
3. OPTICAL REGENERATOR
4. OPTICAL RECEIVER
10. List 10 reasons fiber Optics has an advantage over metal copper wire.
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11. List the 3 steps in making Optical Fiber.
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12. List the 8 tests performed on Optical Fiber after the manufacturing process is complete.
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This assignment is due at the end of lab May 3rd (Will not be accepted late)