Fiber Optic Communications [Paperback]

James Downing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 21, 2004 | ISBN-10: 1401866352 | ISBN-13: 978-1401866358 | Edition: 1

Part of Delmar Learning's National Center for Telecommunications Technologies series, this new book offers a complete, concise and practical introduction to fiber optic communications. Coverage begins with a brief history, and explanation of the advantages of fiber optics, and a description of basic telecommunication systems. Increased coverage of basic optics and communications provide the background for understanding modern fiber-optics devices. Full of detailed descriptions of actual systems applications, the book concludes with practical instruction on the installation and troubleshooting of fiber optic communications networks and systems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (September 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401866352
• ISBN-13: 978-1401866358
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #765,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good information, bad examples, June 9, 2011

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Greg - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fiber Optic Communications (Paperback)

This book seems to explain fiber in some good detail. it shows the theory behind the concept and information about the physical layer of fiber.

On the down side: The examples are terrible. This book constantly shows examples with wrong math, and incorrect information. The formulas they show switch back and forth using different forms the formula without real info as to why. Then the answers shown in the back of the book for end of chapter questions frequently use the wrong formula and variables. It looks like they copied and pasted most of the formulas from the chapter and didn't do the math right. Its unfortunate that its seems like this book is abandon ware with no errata or web site.

Oh well, its an overall good book to explain fiber, just don't trust their math.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent desk reference, December 6, 2008

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E. Hanke "CCIE Guy" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fiber Optic Communications (Paperback)

Not having an extensive background in engineering, I found this book to be very useful in understanding the "black magic" of fiber optic cable and devices. This book is a must for anyone to designs communication systems.