To get knowledge about the basic physical principles of fiber optic materials , the related laws, types of F/O cables and components used in telecommunication industry. At the end, the students will be able to design and to calculate the parameters of a F/O distribution network.
Prerequisite(s)
No prerequisite required
Corequisite(s)
Knowledge of communications
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Eylem ERDOĞAN
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Monday 9:00 - 13:00
Office Hour(s)
Monday 14:00 - 15:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Lecture, visual presentations and training, applications, problem solving.
Principle Sources
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Fiber Optic essentials - Casimer DeCusatis, Carolyn J. Sher DeCusatis - Elsevier 2006 - ISBN : 978-0-12-208431-7
Introduction to Fiber Optics - John Crisp - Newnes 2001 - ISBN : 07506 50303
Handbook of Fiber Optic data Communications - Casimer DeCusatis - Academic Press 2002 - ISBN : 0-12-207891-8
Broadband optical access networks and FTTH - Chinlan Lin - John Wiley and sons - ISBN : 978-0-470-09478-5
An introduction to Fiber Optic Systems - John Powers - Mc Graw Hill
Multiwavelength optical networks - Thomas E. Stern, Georgios Allinas, Krishna Bala - Cambridge University Press 2009 - ISBN:978-0-521-88139-5
Next Generation Intelligent Optical Networks, from access to backbone - Stamatios Kartalopoulos - Springer 2008 - ISBN:978-1-848-82-277-1
Introduction to Fiber Optics, History, Optic Fibers and light.
Oral presentation
2. Week
Propagation of light along fibers, refraction and the main definitions used in F/O system design.
Oral presentation
3. Week
The choice of frequencies, principles of multimode (MM) and single mode (SM) fibers.
Oral presentation
4. Week
Losses in F/O systems, dispersions and real cable structures.
Oral presentation
5. Week
Connecting optic fibers, Connection problems and solutions.
Oral presentation
6. Week
F/O connectors, cleaving and fusion splicing.
+ QUIZ
Oral presentation
7. Week
Optic splitters, combiners and couplers.
Oral presentation
8. Week
Light sources and detectors. Optic transmitters and receivers.
Oral presentation
9. Week
Optic amplifiers, repeaters and wavelength division multiplexers (CWDM,DWDM)
Oral presentation
10. Week
Principles of a F/O system design. Examples, problems and answers.
Oral presentation, case study, problem solving
11. Week
Testing a F/O communication system.
Oral presentation, case study
12. Week
Passive optical networks (PON's) Architecture and basic principles.
Oral presentation
13. Week
Standards used in F/O communication systems.
Oral presentation
14. Week
Revisions. Questions and answers.
Oral presentation, problem solving
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
35
Quizzes
2
10
Attendance
1
5
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
LO 1 Explain the principles and the history of the fiber optics. Analyse and formulate the propagation of the light insight the fibers.
LO-2
LO 2 Describe the basics of the fiber optic communication systems. Compare different types of fibers.
LO-3
LO 3 Explain different propagation problems through fiber optic links and define the related solutions.
LO-4
LO 4 Explain the basic of F/O cables types. Fusion splicing, fiber optic connectors, connection problems and solutions.
LO-5
LO 5 Explain the optical couplers used as splitters or combiners. Calculate the insertin loss due to these components.
LO-6
LO 6 Understand the basic principles of the light sources and detectors. Explain and define their operation characteristics and parameters.
LO-7
LO 7 Explain the repeaters and amplifiers usd in F/O systems. Compare their advantages and disadvantages for different applications.
LO-8
LO 8 Design a F/O communication link using the given parameters of transceivers and fibers. Calculate the required results. Solve open ended problems.
LO-9
LO 9 Explain the multiplexing systems used in F/O and the related standards. CWDM's, DWDM's and ROADM's.
LO-10
LO 10 Describe the basics of the testing and fault finding procedures of the F/O systems. Explain the principles of te OTDR equipments.
LO-11
LO 11 Manage projects to establish an efficient F/O link using standard and PON technologies.
