Publication date : 02/26/2024

Course : Architecture and design of a fiber optic network

Synthesis course - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. ACR
Price : 1720 € E.T.

Architecture and design of a fiber optic network




The program focuses on understanding fiber optic technology in communication networks. It enables you to integrate the essential aspects of this technology, and to approach the implementation of a network as a whole. This course is indispensable for understanding the implementation of components, choice of materials, testing and validation of fiber optic networks.


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Synthesis course remote class
Disponible en anglais, à la demande

Ref. ACR
  2d - 14h00
1720 € E.T.




The program focuses on understanding fiber optic technology in communication networks. It enables you to integrate the essential aspects of this technology, and to approach the implementation of a network as a whole. This course is indispensable for understanding the implementation of components, choice of materials, testing and validation of fiber optic networks.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals of fiber optic technology
Analyze needs and constraints to design a fiber optic network
Discover how to implement the essential points of a fiber optic network (splicing, connectors, measurements, etc.).

Intended audience
Anyone wishing to learn about or start a business and/or technical activity, decision-makers in town halls or local authorities, and managers of technical teams.

Prerequisites
None.

Course schedule

1
Introduction and background

  • Origin of transmissions.
  • Optical fiber applications: communication and light transport.
  • History of network technologies: LAN, MAN, WAN, FTTx...
  • ARCEP regulations.

2
Fibre optics basics

  • Wavelength, dBm/dB, n (refractive index).
  • Electromagnetic spectrum of silica, transmission window.
  • Principles of geometrical optics.
  • Elementary structure of an optical fiber.
  • Optical fiber manufacture, transmission performance characteristics.
  • Singlemode and multimode propagation
  • Summary table of optical fibers: OM1 - OM2 - OM3 - G652 - G655, etc.
  • Fiber used.
  • Principle of PON and GPON.

3
Operational networks

  • Network components: cables, splitters, splice boxes, drawers.
  • Loss factors and criteria for fiber optic links.
  • Fiber to the home (FTTH): presentation of the FTTH network and its components.
  • Street cabinets, overhead and underground connection points, building sharing points.

4
Network principles and implementation

  • Connectors: PC and APC splices and connectors.
  • Optical fiber preparation (stripping, cleaving).
  • Optical soldering.
  • Bending radii (fiber coiling in cassette).
  • Humidity (cable protection).
  • Terminology.
  • Focus: cleaning of optical surfaces and network maintenance.

5
Measurement principles and methods

  • Fresnel and Rayleigh.
  • Theoretical balance calculation.
  • Demonstration of photometric measurement.
  • Demonstration of reflectometry measurement.


Dates and locations

Dernières places
Date garantie en présentiel ou à distance
Session garantie
From 2 to 3 April 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 26 to 27 May 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 10 to 11 September 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 1 to 2 December 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 2 Apr., 26 May, 10 Sep., 1 Dec.