Develop the skills you need to design and build a reliable, cost-effective cabling infrastructure
Fully updated for the growing demand of fiber optics for large-scale communications networks and telecommunication standards, this new edition is organized into two parts. Part I covers LAN Networks and Cabling Systems offers comprehensive coverage on current cabling methodologies and is updated to the latest industry standards. Part II addresses Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components probes deeper into fiber optics, and can be used to prepare for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) and/or Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certifications, two of the Electronic Technician's Association's leading certifications.
- Explains why cutting corners is a bad idea
- Walks you through the obstacles to high-speed data transfer
- Encourages you to follow the golden rules of cabling
This new edition is the only book you need for current cabling methodologies and standards.
Table of Contents:
Introduction xxxiii
Part I LAN Networks and Cabling Systems 1
Chapter 1 Introduction to Data Cabling 3
The Golden Rules of Data Cabling 4
The Importance of Reliable Cabling 4
The Cost of Poor Cabling 5
Is the Cabling to Blame? 5
You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby: The Legacy of Proprietary Cabling Systems 6
Proprietary Cabling Is a Thing of the Past 7
The Need for a Comprehensive Standard 7
Cabling and the Need for Speed 8
Types of Communications Media 8
Cable Design 20
Plenum 22
Riser 24
General Purpose 25
Limited Use 25
Cable Jackets 25
Wire Insulation 28
Twists 31
Wire Gauge 32
Solid Conductors vs Stranded Conductors 33
Cable Length 33
Cable Length vs Conductor Length 34
Data Communications 101 35
Bandwidth, Frequency, and Data Rate 35
What a Difference a dB Makes! 38
Speed Bumps: What Slows Down Your Data 42
Hindrances to High-Speed Data Transfer 43
Attenuation (Loss of Signal) 44
Noise (Signal Interference) 46
Types of Crosstalk 47
Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) 47
Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT) 48
Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio (ACR-F and ACR-N) 48
Power-Sum Crosstalk 50
Alien Crosstalk (AXT) 50
External Interference 51
Propagation Delay 52
Delay Skew 53
The Future of Cabling Performance 53
The Bottom Line 54
Chapter 2 Cabling Specifications and Standards 57
Structured Cabling and Standardization 57
Standards and Specification Organizations 59
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 60
Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) 61
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) 61
Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) 62
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 63
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 63
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 63
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 64
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 64
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 64
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 64
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 65
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) 65
CSA International (CSA) 65
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) 66
Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) 66
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 66
ANSI/TIA-568-C Cabling Standard 67
ANSI/TIA-568-C Purpose and Scope 68
Subsystems of a Structured Cabling System 69
Media and Connecting Hardware Performance 84
Ansi/tia-568-c 4 87
Tia-569-c 88
Ansi/tia-607-b 94
Ansi/tia-570-c 95
Ansi/tia- 942 96
Ansi/tia- 1179 96
Ansi/tia- 4966 98
IEEE 802 3af (Power over Ethernet) 98
IEEE 802 3at (Power over Ethernet Plus) 99
Other TIA/EIA Standards and Bulletins 99
Iso/iec 11801 99
Differences Between ANSI/TIA-568-C and ISO/IEC 11801 Ed 2 2 100
Classification of Applications and Links 101
The Bottom Line 101
Chapter 3 Choosing the Correct Cabling 103
Topologies 103
Hierarchical Star Topology 104
Bus Topology 106
Ring Topology 107
UTP, Optical Fiber, and Future-Proofing 108
Network Applications 109
Ethernet 109
Token Ring 125
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) 127
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) 129
The Bottom Line 131
Chapter 4 Cable System and Infrastructure Constraints 133
Where Do Codes Come From? 133
The Federal Communications Commission 133
The National Fire Protection Association 134
Underwriters Laboratories 136
Codes and the Law 138
The National Electrical Code 139
NEC Chapter 1 General Requirements 139
NEC Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection 140
NEC Chapter 3 Wiring Methods 144
NEC Chapter 5 Special Occupancy 145
NEC Chapter 7 Special Conditions 145
NEC Chapter 8 Communications Systems 148
Knowing and Following the Codes 155
The Bottom Line 155
Chapter 5 Cabling System Components 157
The Cable 157
Horizontal and Backbone Cables 157
Patch Cords 159
Picking the Right Cable for the Job 159
Wall Plates and Connectors 160
Cabling Pathways 162
Conduit 162
Cable Trays 162
Raceways 164
Fiber-Protection Systems 165
Telecommunications Rooms, Enclosures, and Equipment Rooms 166
TIA/EIA Recommendations for Telecommunications Rooms 168
Cabling Racks and Enclosures 169
Cross-Connect Devices 174
Administration Standards 179
The Bottom Line 181
Chapter 6 Tools of the Trade 183
Building a Cabling Toolkit 183
Common Cabling Tools 184
Wire Strippers 184
Wire Cutters 187
Cable Crimpers 189
Punch-Down Tools 192
Fish Tapes 195
Voltage Meter 197
Cable Testing 197
A Cable-Toning Tool 197
Twisted-Pair Continuity Tester 199
Coaxial Tester 199
Optical Fiber Testers 200
Cabling Supplies and Tools 201
Cable-Pulling Tools 202
Wire-Pulling Lubricant 206
Cable-Marking Supplies 208
Tools That a Smart Data Cable Technician Carries 210
A Preassembled Kit Could Be It 211
The Bottom Line 213
Chapter 7 Copper Cable Media 215
Types of Copper Cabling 215
Major Cable Types Found Today 217
Picking the Right Patch Cables 225
Why Pick Copper Cabling? 226
Best Practices for Copper Installation 227
Following Standards 227
Planning 230
Installing Copper Cable 232
Copper Cable for Data Applications 236
110-Blocks 236
Sample Data Installations 239
Copper Cable for Voice Applications 241
66-Blocks 242
Sample Voice Installations 246
Testing 249
Tone Generators and Amplifier Probes 250
Continuity Testing 250
Wire-Map Testers 251
Cable Certification 251
Common Problems with Copper Cabling 252
The Bottom Line 253
Chapter 8 Fiber-Optic Media 255
Introducing Fiber-Optic Transmission 255
Advantages of Fiber-Optic Cabling 258
Immunity to Electromagnetic Interference 258
Higher Possible Data Rates 259
Longer Maximum Distances 259
Better Security 259
Disadvantages of Fiber-Optic Cabling 259
Cost 260
Installation 260
Types of Fiber-Optic Cables 261
Composition of a Fiber-Optic Cable 261
Additional Designations of Fiber-Optic Cables 267
Fiber Installation Issues 274
Components of a Typical Installation 275
Fiber-Optic Performance Factors 276
The Bottom Line 280
Chapter 9 Wall Plates 281
Wall Plate Design and Installation Issues 281
Manufacturer System 282
Wall Plate Location 282
Wall Plate Mounting System 284
Fixed-Design or Modular Plate 288
Fixed-Design Wall Plates 290
Number of Jacks 290
Types of Jacks 290
Labeling 291
Modular Wall Plates 291
Number of Jacks 292
Wall Plate Jack Considerations 292
Labeling 296
Biscuit Jacks 296
Types of Biscuit Jacks 297
Advantages of Biscuit Jacks 297
Disadvantages of Biscuit Jacks 298
The Bottom Line 298
Chapter 10 Connectors 299
Twisted-Pair Cable Connectors 299
Patch-Panel Terminations 299
Solid- vs Stranded-Conductor Cables 300
Modular Jacks and Plugs 301
Shielded Twisted-Pair Connectors 314
Coaxial Cable Connectors 315
F-Series Coaxial Connectors 315
N-Series Coaxial Connectors 315
The BNC Connector 316
Fiber-Optic Cable Connectors 317
LC, SC, ST, FC, and Array Fiber-Optic Connector Types 317
Use of SFF Connectors (LC and MPO) 321
Installing Fiber-Optic Connectors 322
The Bottom Line 324
Chapter 11 Network Equipment 325
Network Connectivity Devices 325
Workstation Ports 325
Network Interface Cards 326
Media Converters 327
Repeaters and Hubs 328
Bridges 331
Switches 333
Workgroup Switches 334
Blocking vs Nonblocking 335
Core Switches 336
Pluggable Transceivers and Form Factors 337
Difference between Bit Rate and Baud Rate 338
Servers 339
Routers 340
The Bottom Line 341
Chapter 12 Wireless Networks 343
Infrared Transmissions 343
How Infrared Transmissions Work 344
Advantages of Infrared 347
Disadvantages of Infrared 348
Examples of Infrared Transmissions 348
Radio Frequency (RF) Systems 350
How RF Works 350
Advantages of RF 354
Disadvantages of RF 355
Examples of RF 355
Microwave Communications 360
How Microwave Communication Works 360
Advantages of Microwave Communications 363
Disadvantages of Microwave Communications 364
Examples of Microwave Communications 364
The Bottom Line 365
Chapter 13 Cabling System Design and Installation 367
Elements of a Successful Cabling Installation 367
Proper Design 367
Quality Materials 369
Good Workmanship 370
Cabling Topologies 370
Bus Topology 371
Hierarchical Star Topology 371
Ring Topology 371
Mesh Topology 372
Backbones and Segments 373
Selecting the Right Topology 374
Cabling Plant Uses 374
Telephone 374
Television 375
Fire Detection and Security Cabling 376
Choice of Media 376
Telecommunications Rooms 377
LAN Wiring 378
Telephone Wiring 379
Power Requirements 381
HVAC Considerations 381
Cabling Management 382
Physical Protection 382
Electrical Protection (Spike Protection) 384
Fire Protection 385
Data and Cabling Security 386
EM Transmission Regulation 386
Tapping Prevention 386
Cabling Installation Procedures 387
Design the Cabling System 387
Schedule the Installation 387
Install the Cabling 388
Terminate the Cable 395
Test the Installation 398
The Bottom Line 398
Chapter 14 Cable Connector Installation 401
Twisted-Pair Cable Connector Installation 401
Types of Connectors 401
Conductor Arrangement 402
Connector Crimping Procedures 404
Coaxial Cable Connector Installation 409
Types of Connectors 409
Connector Crimping Procedures 410
Fiber-Optic Cable Connector Installation 414
Connector Types 414
Connectorizing Methods 414
Connector Installation Procedures 415
The Bottom Line 430
Chapter 15 Cable System Testing and Troubleshooting 433
Installation Testing 433
Copper Cable Tests 434
Fiber-Optic Tests 441
Cable Plant Certification 444
Creating a Testing Regimen 444
Copper Cable Certification 445
Fiber-Optic Certification 450
Third-Party Certification 451
Cable Testing Tools 452
Wire-Map Testers 452
Continuity Testers 453
Tone Generators 453
Time-Domain Reflectometers 454
Fiber-Optic Power Meters 456
Fiber-Optic Test Sources 456
Optical Loss Test Sets and Test Kits 457
Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers 457
Fiber-Optic Inspection Microscopes 458
Visual Fault Locators 458
Multifunction Cable Scanners 459
Troubleshooting Cabling Problems 460
Establishing a Baseline 460
Locating the Problem 461
Resolving Specific Problems 462
The Bottom Line 465
Chapter 16 Creating a Request for Proposal 467
What Is a Request for Proposal? 467
Setting the Tone for the Project 467
The Goals of the RFP 468
Developing a Request for Proposal 469
The Needs Analysis 469
Designing the Project for the RFP 471
Writing the RFP 480
Distributing the RFP and Managing the Vendor-Selection Process 482
Distributing RFPs to Prospective Vendors 482
Vendor Selection 482
Project Administration 483
Project Management Tips 483
Planning for the Cutover 483
Technology Network Infrastructure Request for Proposal (a Sample RFP) 484
General 484
Cable Plant 486
The Bottom Line 491
Chapter 17 Cabling @ Work: Experience from the Field 493
Hints and Guidelines 493
Know What You Are Doing 493
Plan the Installation 494
Have the Right Equipment 495
Test and Document 495
Train Your Crew 496
Work Safely 496
Make It Pretty 497
Look Good Yourself 497
Plan for Contingencies 498
Match Your Work to the Job 499
Waste Not, Want Not 500
Case Studies 500
A Small Job 500
A Large Job 502
An Inside Job 504
The Bottom Line 506
Part II Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components 507
Chapter 18 History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access 509
Evolution of Light in Communication 509
Early Forms of Light Communication 509
The Quest for Data Transmission 510
Evolution of Optical Fiber Manufacturing Technology 511
Controlling the Course of Light 511
Extending Fiber’s Reach 513
Evolution of Optical Fiber Integration and Application 514
Broadband since the Turn of the Century 515
The Role of Optical Fiber in Broadband 515
Broadband Speed and Access at the Turn of the Century and Today 516
The Bottom Line 517
Chapter 19 Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission 519
The Fiber-Optic Link 519
Transmitter 520
Receiver 520
Optical Fibers 521
Connectors 521
Amplitude Modulation 522
Analog Transmission 524
Digital Data Transmission 524
Analog Data Transmission vs Digital Data Transmission 525
Analog to Digital (A/D) Conversion 525
Sample Rate 526
Quantizing Error 526
Digital-to-Analog (D/A) Conversion 527
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) 528
Multiplexing 529
Decibels (dB) 530
Calculating dB Power Loss and Power Gain 530
Expressing dB in Percentages 531
The Rules of Thumb 534
Absolute Power 535
The Bottom Line 537
Chapter 20 Basic Principles of Light 539
Light as Electromagnetic Energy 539
Wavelength and Frequency 540
Characteristics of Electromagnetic Radiation 542
The Electromagnetic Spectrum 543
Refraction 545
What Causes Refraction? 545
Calculating the Index of Refraction 548
Total Internal Reflection 549
Fresnel Reflections 551
The Bottom Line 553
Chapter 21 Optical Fiber Construction and Theory 555
Optical Fiber Components 555
Core 556
Cladding 556
Coating 556
Standards 558
Materials 558
Tensile Strength 561
Manufacturing Optical Fiber 561
Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) 562
Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) 563
Vapor Axial Deposition (VAD) 564
Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition (PCVD) 564
Mode 565
Calculating the Numerical Aperture and Modes 565
Refractive Index Profiles 566
The Bottom Line 570
Chapter 22 Optical Fiber Characteristics 573
It All Adds Up 573
Dispersion 574
Modal Dispersion 575
Material Dispersion 576
Waveguide Dispersion 576
Chromatic Dispersion 577
Polarization-Mode Dispersion 580
How Dispersion Affects Bandwidth 581
Attenuation 581
Absorption 583
Scattering 583
Total Attenuation 584
Bending Losses 585
Microbends 585
Macrobends 586
Numerical Aperture 588
Equilibrium Mode Distribution 589
Fiber Specifications and Standards 590
Revisions and Addendums 591
Mirroring of Performance Specifications 592
Premises Standards 593
Single-mode ITU Standards 596
Multimode ITU and IEC Standards 602
Specialty Optical Fibers 603
The Bottom Line 604
Chapter 23 Safety 605
Basic Safety 605
Engineering Controls 605
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 606
Good Work Habits 606
Light Sources 607
Federal Regulations and International Standards 607
Laser Safety 612
Handling Fiber 613
Chemicals 614
Isopropyl Alcohol 615
Solvents 615
Anaerobic Epoxy 616
Site Safety 616
Electrical 616
Ladders 617
Trenches 617
Emergencies 618
Injury 618
Chemical Exposure 618
Fire 618
The Bottom Line 619
Chapter 24 Fiber-Optic Cables 621
Basic Cable 621
Cable Components 623
Buffer 624
Strength Members 626
Jacket 628
Cable Types 629
Cordage 630
Distribution Cable 631
Breakout Cable 631
Armored Cable 632
Messenger Cable 633
Ribbon Cable 634
Submarine Cable 635
Aerospace Cable 635
Hybrid Cable 638
Composite Cable 638
Cable Duty Specifications 639
Cable Termination Methods 639
Fanout Kit 639
Breakout Kit 639
Blown Fiber 640
NEC Standards for Fiber-Optic Cables and Raceways 641
NEC Fiber-Optic Cable Types 641
Cable Markings and Codes 644
External Markings 644
Color Codes 645
Cable Numbers 647
Sequential Markings 648
Bend Radius Specifications 648
The Bottom Line 649
Chapter 25 Splicing 653
Why Splice? 653
Splice Performance 653
Intrinsic Factors 653
Extrinsic Factors 659
Splicing Safety 660
Splicing Hazards 661
Splicing Equipment 665
Cleaning Materials 665
Cleavers 668
Mechanical Splice 671
Fusion Splice 673
Splicing Procedures 676
Mechanical Splicing Procedure 676
Fusion Splicing Procedure 681
Splice Requirements 691
The Bottom Line 691
Chapter 26 Connectors 693
The Fiber-Optic Connector 693
Ferrule 694
Cap 695
Body 696
Strain Relief 696
Connection Performance 700
Intrinsic Factors 700
Extrinsic Factors 702
Geometry 703
Interferometer 705
Connector Types 710
Single-Fiber Contact Connectors 712
Single-Fiber Noncontact Connectors 715
Multiple-Fiber Contact Connectors 715
Connector Termination 723
Tools 724
Epoxy 733
Abrasives 734
Hand Polishing 736
Assembling the Connector 736
Machine Polishing 740
Pre-polished Connectors 740
Cleaning and Inspection 744
Endface Cleaning 745
Endface Inspection 753
Connector Performance 760
Connector Color Code 760
The Bottom Line 761
Chapter 27 Fiber-Optic Light Sources and Transmitters 763
Semiconductor Light Sources 763
LED Sources 764
Laser Sources 765
Light Source Performance Characteristics 766
Output Pattern 766
Source Wavelengths 770
Source Spectral Output 771
Source Output Power 773
Source Modulation Speed 774
Transmitter Performance Characteristics 774
LED Transmitter Performance Characteristics 775
LED Transmitter Applications 778
Laser Transmitter Performance Characteristics 779
Laser Transmitter Applications 783
Higher Power Transmitters 787
Light Source Safety 788
Classifications 788
Safe Handling Precautions 789
The Bottom Line 789
Chapter 28 Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers 793
Photodiode Fundamentals 793
Other Types of Photodiode 794
PIN Photodiode 794
Avalanche Photodiode 795
Photodiode Responsivity, Efficiency, and Speed 795
Responsivity 795
Quantum Efficiency 796
Switching Speed 797
Fiber-Optic Receiver 797
Receptacle 797
Optical Subassembly 797
Electrical Subassembly 798
Receiver Performance Characteristics 799
Dynamic Range 799
Operating Wavelength 799
LED Receiver Performance Characteristics 800
LED Receiver Applications 801
Laser Receiver Performance Characteristics 802
Laser Receiver Applications 804
Transceivers 808
Form Factors 809
SFF Committee Form Factors 809
Application-Driven Form Factors 811
Transceiver Health Monitoring 815
The Bottom Line 816
Chapter 29 Passive Components and Multiplexers 819
Standards 819
Parameters 820
Couplers 821
The Tee Coupler 822
The Star Coupler 825
Inline Power Tap 828
Optical Switches 830
Optomechanical Switch 830
Thermo-Optic 831
Electro-Optic 831
Optical Attenuators 832
Principles of Optical Attenuators 832
Types of Attenuators 834
Calculating the Attenuation Value 835
Optical Isolator 836
Polarized Optical Isolator 836
Magnetic Optical Isolator 837
Wavelength Division Multiplexing 838
Optical Amplifier 844
Optical Filter 846
The Bottom Line 847
Chapter 30 Passive Optical Networks 849
Passive and Active Network Fundamentals 850
Passive Copper Network 850
Active Copper Network 850
Passive Optical Network 851
Active Optical Network 852
Fiber to the X 852
Fiber to the Home 853
Fiber to the Building 854
Fiber to the Curb 854
Fiber to the Node 854
Outside Plant Components 854
Cables 854
Local Convergence Point 855
Network Access Point 857
Network Interface Device 858
PON Standards and Active Equipment 859
PON Standards 860
PON Active Equipment 860
Radio Frequency (RF) Over Fiber 863
Fiber to the Antenna 865
Analog Video over Fiber 867
The Bottom Line 868
Chapter 31 Cable Installation and Hardware 869
Installation Specifications 869
Bend Radius 870
Tensile Rating 871
Installation Hardware 875
Pulling Eye 875
Pull Box 875
Splice Enclosures 877
Patch Panels 880
Installation Methods 883
Tray and Duct 883
Conduit 884
Direct Burial 886
Aerial 886
Blown Fiber 886
Cable Slack 889
Fire Resistance and Grounding 889
Fire Resistance 890
Grounding 891
Cable Types 891
Hardware Management 892
Cleanliness 892
Organization 892
Clamps and Cable Ties 893
Labeling Requirements and Documentation 894
Documentation 897
Polarity 897
The Bottom Line 900
Chapter 32 Fiber-Optic System Design Considerations 903
The Advantages of Optical Fiber over Copper 903
Bandwidth 904
Attenuation 907
Electromagnetic Immunity 910
Size and Weight 911
Security 913
Safety 913
Basic Fiber-Optic System Design Considerations 914
Design to a Standard 915
Link Performance Analysis 920
Cable Transmission Performance 921
Splice and Connector Performance 923
Power Budget 925
The Bottom Line 936
Chapter 33 Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing 941
Calibration Requirements 941
Continuity Tester 942
Visual Fault Locator 945
Fiber Identifier 949
Inline Optical Power Monitoring 951
Inline Optical Power Monitor 952
Inline Network Sensors 954
Optical Return Loss Test Set 954
Stabilized Light Source and Optical Power Meter 955
Multimode OLTS 956
Single-Mode OLTS 958
Patch Cord 959
Test Jumper 959
Launch Conditions, Mode Filters, and Encircled Flux 961
ANSI/TIA-526-14 Optical Loss Measurement Methods 964
Method A, Two-Test Jumper Reference 966
Method B, One-Test Jumper Reference 966
Method C, Three Test Jumper Reference 967
Patch Cord Optical Power Loss Measurement 968
Connector Insertion Loss Measurement 968
Link Segment and Cabling Subsystem Performance Measurements 970
Tier 1 Testing 970
Documentation of OLTS Testing 971
Tier 2 Testing 971
Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer 972
OTDR Theory 972
OTDR Display 976
OTDR Setup 978
Cable Plant Test Setup 980
Testing and Trace Analysis 984
Documentation of OTDR Testing 991
Emerging Testing Standards 991
The Bottom Line 992
Chapter 34 Troubleshooting and Restoration 995
Optical Fiber Type Mismatch 995
Cable Optical Fiber Type Mismatch 995
Connector Optical Fiber Type Mismatch 997
Inspection and Evaluation 998
Connector Inspection 999
Connector Endface Evaluation 1000
Receptacle and Adapter Inspection and Cleaning 1006
Continuity Tester Fault Location Techniques 1015
Continuity Tester Polarity Verification Techniques 1019
Visual Fault Locator 1022
Fiber Identifier 1027
OTDR Fault Location Techniques 1029
Restoration Practices 1032
The Bottom Line 1034
Appendices 1037
Appendix A The Bottom Line 1039
Chapter 1: Introduction to Data Cabling 1039
Chapter 2: Cabling Specifications and Standards 1041
Chapter 3: Choosing the Correct Cabling 1042
Chapter 4: Cable System and Infrastructure Constraints 1044
Chapter 5: Cabling System Components 1045
Chapter 6: Tools of the Trade 1046
Chapter 7: Copper Cable Media 1047
Chapter 8: Fiber-Optic Media 1048
Chapter 9: Wall Plates 1049
Chapter 10: Connectors 1050
Chapter 11: Network Equipment 1051
Chapter 12: Wireless Networks 1052
Chapter 13: Cabling System Design and Installation 1053
Chapter 14: Cable Connector Installation 1054
Chapter 15: Cable System Testing and Troubleshooting 1055
Chapter 16: Creating a Request for Proposal 1057
Chapter 17: Cabling @ Work: Experience from the Field 1058
Chapter 18: History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access 1059
Chapter 19: Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission 1060
Chapter 20: Basic Principles of Light 1062
Chapter 21: Optical Fiber Construction and Theory 1063
Chapter 22: Optical Fiber Characteristics 1065
Chapter 23: Safety 1068
Chapter 24: Fiber-Optic Cables 1068
Chapter 25: Splicing 1071
Chapter 26: Connectors 1073
Chapter 27: Fiber-Optic Light Sources and Transmitters 1074
Chapter 28: Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers 1078
Chapter 29: Passive Components and Multiplexers 1079
Chapter 30: Passive Optical Networks 1080
Chapter 31: Cable Installation and Hardware 1081
Chapter 32: Fiber-Optic System Design Considerations 1083
Chapter 33: Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing 1089
Chapter 34: Troubleshooting and Restoration 1093
Appendix B Cabling Resources 1097
Informational Internet Resources 1097
comp dcom cabling 1097
Whatis 1097
Wikipedia 1098
TIA Online 1098
Fiber Optics Technology Consortium (FOTC) 1098
TechFest 1098
TechEncyclopedia 1098
National Electrical Code Internet Connection 1098
Charles Spurgeon’s Ethernet Website 1098
ATIS Telecom Glossary 1099
Protocols com 1099
Webopedia: Online Computer Dictionary for Internet Terms and Technical Support 1099
Books, Publications, and Videos 1099
Cabling Business Magazine 1099
Cabling Installation and Maintenance Magazine 1099
The Fiber Optic Association (FOA) 1099
Newton’s Telecom Dictionary 1100
Premises Network 1100
BICSI’s Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual and Information Transport Systems Installation Methods Manual 1100
ANSI/TIA-568-C Commercial Building Telecommunication Cabling Standard 1100
Manufacturers 1100
The Siemon Company 1100
MilesTek, Inc 1100
IDEAL Industries, Inc 1101
Leviton 1101
Ortronics 1101
Superior Essex 1101
CommScope 1101
Jensen Tools 1101
Labor Saving Devices, Inc 1101
Ofs 1102
Erico 1102
Berk-Tek 1102
Fluke 1102
Panduit 1102
Anixter 1102
Graybar 1102
Communications Supply Corporation 1102
Appendix C Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Certification 1103
Apply and Be Accepted as a Candidate for the Designation of RCDD 1104
Successfully Pass the Stringent RCDD Exam 1104
Maintain Your Accreditation Through Continuing Membership and Education 1107
Check Out BICSI and the RCDD Program for Yourself 1107
Appendix D Home Cabling: Wiring Your Home for Now and the Future 1109
Home Cabling Facts and Trends 1109
Structured Residential Cabling 1110
Picking Cabling Equipment for Home Cabling 1112
A Word About Wireless 1114
Thinking Forward 1114
Appendix E Overview of IEEE 1394 and USB Networking 1115
Ieee 1394 1116
Usb 1118
Appendix F The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA) Certifications 1121
Data Cabling Installer (DCI) Certification 2014 Knowledge Competency Requirements 1121
1 Safety 1121
2 Basic Electricity 1121
3 Data Cabling Introduction 1122
4 Data Communications Basics 1122
5 Cabling Specifications and Standards 1123
6 Basic Network Architectures 1124
7 Cable Construction 1124
8 Cable Performance Characteristics 1125
9 National Electrical Code – NEC & UL Requiremnst 1125
10 Telecommunications Cabling System Structure 1126
11 Data Cabling Installer Tools 1127
12 Transmission Media for Networking and Telecommunications 1127
13 Work Area Telecommunications Outlet and Connectors 1129
14 Local Area Network Interconnection and Networking 1130
15 Wireless Heterogeneous Cabling Networks 1130
16 Cabling System Components 1130
17 Cabling System Design 1131
18 Cabling Installation 1132
19 Connector Installation 1133
20 Cabling Testing and Certification 1133
21 Cabling Troubleshooting 1134
22 Documentation 1135
Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) 2014 Knowledge Competency Requirements 1135
1 History of Fiber Optics 1135
2 Principles of Fiber Optic Transmission 1135
3 Basic Principles of Light 1136
4 Optical Fiber Construction and Theory 1136
5 Optical Fiber Characteristics 1137
6 Fiber Optic Cabling Safety 1137
7 Fiber Optic Cables 1138
8 Splicing 1139
9 Connectors 1139
10 Fiber Optic Light Sources 1140
11 Fiber Optic Detectors and Receivers 1141
12 Cable Installation and Testing 1141
13 Fiber Optic System Design Considerations 1142
14 Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing 1142
Fiber Optic Technician (FOT) 2014 Knowledge Competency Requirements 1143
1 Principles of Fiber Optic Transmission 1143
2 Basic Principles of Light 1143
3 Optical Fiber Construction and Theory 1144
4 Optical Fiber Characteristics 1144
5 Safety 1145
6 Fiber Optic Cables 1145
7 Types of Splicing 1146
8 Connectors 1147
9 Sources 1148
10 Detectors and Receivers 1149
11 Passive Components and Multiplxers 1150
12 Passive Optical Networks (PON) 1151
13 Cable Installation and Hardware 1151
14 Fiber Optic System Consuderations 1152
15 Test Equipment and Link//Cable Testing 1153
16 Troubleshooting and Restoration 1154
Glossary 1155
Index 1241
About the Author :
Andrew Oliviero is Director of Product Line Management of optical fiber products at OFS, a supplier of optical fiber, cable apparatus and specialty products. He is involved in the development of optical fiber cabling standards in TIA, IEC, ISO, and IEEE. He was involved in the development of the ANSI /TI A-568-C standard and held the Chair position of TI A's Fiber Optic LAN Section in 2007. Oliviero holds a B.S.E and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Massachusetts.
Bill Woodward has been working with and teaching fiber optics since 1992. He is chairman of SAE International’s Aerospace Fiber Optics and Applied Photonics Committee, AS-3 and chairman of the AS-3B2 Education and Design Working Group. He has also served four terms as chairman of the Electronics Technicians Association; in addition, he is chairman of the committees responsible for the FOI, FOT and DCI certifications.
