This is Lecture 3 in the FOA Series on fiber optics. This lecture covers optical fiber, how it works, the types of fiber, fiber specifications, and how it is made. Running time for the lecture is 10:39. Flash is...

This is the 4th lecture on fiber optics by Jim Hayes, president of the Fiber Optic Association. This lecture covers fiber optic cables. Cables are used to protect the fibers in the installation environment, outdoors or...

This is the fifth lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics, covering splices and termination. This lecture covers the differences and similarities in splices and connectors and where they are used. Lectures 6 and 7...

This is the sixth lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics, covering splices. In this lecture the presenter discusses the uses of splices, types of splices such as fusion splices and mechanical splices, and the...

This is the seventh lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics, covering connectors. In this lecture the presenter discusses the requirements for good connector performance, the types of connectors and the various ways...