Day 1: Introduction to Optical Fiber
*Theoretical*
– Concept and evolution of optical communications.
– Components of an optical system (Transmitter – Receiver – Fiber).
– Reflection, refraction, and Numerical Aperture (NA).
– Types of optical fibers (Single-Mode Fiber – SMF; Multi-Mode Fiber – MMF).
*Practical*
– Hands-on identification of fiber optic cables.
– Inspection of cable layers using stripping tools.
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Day 2: FTTX and PON Networks
*Theoretical*
– Concept of FTTX and its variants (FTTH, FTTB, FTTC).
– Elements of a PON network (OLT, ONU, ODN).
– GPON, XG-PON, and XGS-PON technologies.
*Practical*
– Connecting OLT–Splitter–ONT units on a training panel.
– Measuring optical loss using a Power Meter.
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Day 3: Fundamentals of WDM and DWDM
*Theoretical*
– Concept of Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) and wavelength combining.
– Differences between WDM, DWDM, and CWDM.
– Functions of MUX, DEMUX, Splitter, Coupler, and Attenuator.
*Practical*
– Hands-on connection of MUX and DEMUX units.
– Measuring loss per channel.
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Day 4: Basics of Optical Isolation and Supervisory Channels
*Theoretical*
– Concept of Optical Isolation.
– Supervisory channels (OSC and ESC) and their roles.
*Practical*
– Experiment with an Optical Isolator.
– Reading OSC channel using a test instrument.
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Day 5: Field Survey and Preliminary Design
*Theoretical*
– Steps of a Site Survey.
– Fundamentals of High-Level Design (HLD).
– Overview of infrastructure components (ODF, OTB, FDH, Manholes).
*Practical*
– Conducting a (virtual or hands-on) Site Survey.
– Preparing a basic Loss Budget.
