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Learn the basics in systems, standards, network architectures, and how to leverage OTDRs in fiber testing.

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Understanding Optical Time Domain Reflectometry

OTDR Basics, Optical Trace Analysis, what does an OTDR measure, how to configure the main OTDR settings, and more.

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Understanding Fiber Optics

Understanding Fiber Optics

Optical Fiber Types and connectors, Fiber Optic transmission window, optical transmission, and more.

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Understanding Fiber Characterization

Understanding Fiber Characterization

Fiber characterization test requirements, Optical Return Loss (ORL), Chromatic Dispersion (CD), Attenuation Profile, Insertion Loss, and more.

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Understanding DWDM and ROADM Networks

Understanding DWDM and ROADM Networks

Crosstalk, Four Wave Mixing, Optical Bands, Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD), and more.

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