Course description:

This online course is an introduction to fiber optics – how they work and where they’re used. It covers the hardware involved and how Axis products support different system designs.

Practical information:

Format: Online
Length: 20-30 minutes
Price: Free of charge

Course outline:

1. Definition, use and advantages

  • Find out what fiber optics are, and how and why they’re used.
     

2. Transmission

  • Learn about the physics of light transmission in fiber-optic cables. Explore how fiber-optics work in a communication system and learn about transmitters, receivers, and LED types.
     

3. Hardware

  • Learn about materials and cable sizes.
     

4. Modes

  • Understand the difference between multi-mode and single-mode fiber types.
     

5. Components and connectors

  • Familiarize yourself with some core components and connectors.
     

6. Fiber optics in Axis products

  • Find out how Axis products support fiber optics in standard topologies and optimize system integration.
     

7. Quiz

  • Take a quiz with questions on all of the topics above. Alternatively, you can choose to take this quiz at the beginning of the course to identify which areas you need to work on most.

Course objectives:

After completing the course, participants will: 

  • Have a general understanding of fiber optics 
  • Know how to use fiber optics with Axis products

Who should attend:

Professionals in the network video surveillance industry.

Prerequisites:

None.

Take the course!

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