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SHORT COURSE TITLE:
Advanced Topics in Optical Fibers : October 23, 2001

INSTRUCTOR:
Paul Polishuk, IGI Consulting

OUTLINE:

After several years of slow growth, there is a renewed interest in the plastic optical fiber market due to the development of graded index POF. New market opportunities have begun to open up in high-speed LANs, ATM and building wiring. This tutorial will review the latest developments in graded index POF and forecast the potential market opportunities.

  • Introduction
  • Markets
  • Components for POF Links and Networks
  • Cost Trade-offs
  • Standards
  • Recent Developments in Graded Index and perfluorinated fibers
  • Network Applications and Data Links
  • Impediments to Market Growth
  • Analysis of Major Players
  • Major POF Activities Worldwide

This course will form the basic background for anyone involved in the design, specification, test, installation, marketing and use of POF for wiring and LANs, including installers, designers and potential manufacturers.

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