Fiber Optics Technician's Manual [Paperback]

Jim Hayes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 22, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0827374267 | ISBN-13: 978-0827374263 | Edition: 1st

Here's an indispensable tool for all technicians and electricians who need to learn about optimal fiber optic design and installation, as well as the latest trouble-shooting tips and techniques. It includes a substantial glossary to help technicians understand the jargon and heavy use of technical terms in the field and has an extensive resource listing for further information about fiber optics technology.

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About the Author

Jim Hayes is President of Fotec Inc. the Boston Based fiber optic test equipment company he founded in 1981. Originally educated as a physicist and astronomer at Vanderbilt University Jim has been involved with the electronics and test instrumentation industry since 1968. He has been involved exclusively with fiber optics since 1980. During this time he has participated in many international standardization programs including having written many US and International standard test procedures for fiber optic components and participated in the development of standards for fiber optic networks like FDDI. Jim is still active in international standards and calibration activities. In addition he is the founder and chairman of Fiber U the fiber optic training conference and Treasurer of The Fiber Optic Association the professional society for fiber optics. Jim is a frequent contributor to Fiberoptic Product News Electrical Contractor and The Electrical Distributor. He regularly organizes and presents training programs in communications cabling for trade shows and conferences.

Product Details

• Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Pub; 1st edition (January 22, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827374267
• ISBN-13: 978-0827374263
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,526,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Fiber Optic Technicians Manual, November 3, 2005

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James E. Hayes "Jim Hayes" (Fallbrook, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fiber Optics Technician's Manual (Paperback)

Hi, I'm Jim Hayes, editor/author of The Fiber Optic Technicians Manual, with the third edition just released.

I'd like to clear up the confusion created by Mr. Cooke. Delmar Learning, the publisher of the book, also offers two companion books, an Instructor's Guide that provides guidance to instructors using the book in their classes and a laboratory manual for guiding students through hands-on activities that develop skills in fiber optic installation.

The Instructor's Guide has suggestions on how to structure classes using the book as well as answers to all the chapter exercises. The Lab Manual has step-by-step instructions on setting up and teaching labs in fiber optics. The instructor teaching a class with this book should have both manuals in addtion to the textbook to teach a class. A reader interested in developing skills in fiber optic installation only needs the Lab Manual.

We also offer complete instructor teaching packages based on the books and self-study programs through VDV Academy ([...])

If you want to learn about fiber optics and how to design and install networks using fiber optics (or teach it), this is a booked aimed directly at you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD Installers book, March 14, 2007

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Etson R. Guerra Aguilar - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fiber Optics Technician's Manual, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Its a very good book, which starts reviewing from basics to intense data related to the topic of Fiber Optics.

Basics its very important , its like the foundation of knowledge to me, like breakfast is the most important food of the whole day..

I recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fiber Optis, September 16, 2011

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Betty Boop "Sue" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fiber Optics Technician's Manual (Paperback)

Purchased this for my son's college course. Since the school couldn't provide it through their bookstore. WOrked great for his class (and his new career).