Course Description

Fibers require the strength provided by the layers of a cable to withstand the forces of installation and nature. Identifying the types of fiber optic cables is important for anyone working with fiber optic systems.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Define a single-mode fiber

• Define a multi-mode fiber

• Identify the layers of a fiber optic cable

• List types of fiber optic cables

Estimated completion time (hours): 0.9