Polarisation Mode & Chromatic Dispersion Testing
3 day Course
Technology Segment: Fibre Optic Courses
(NQF Level 5)
Cost Exclude VAT P.O.A.
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Polarisation Mode & Chromatic Dispersion Testing Course Overview
This 3-day course is designed for fibre optic installation engineers, project managers and those working within the telecommunications networking field.
Providing a comprehensive insight into polarisation mode dispersion and chromatic dispersion testing, this theory and practical based course covers the critical parameters that need to be adhered to in order to correctly measure and install the appropriate PMD and Chromatic Dispersion equipment and cabling. Test results will also be examined and interpreted in order to learn how to assess the potential impact on system design and overall performance.
Fibre optic basics
- Overview of an optic fibre network link, transmitters used, fibre connectors & optical receivers
- Installation overview to BSEN50173/4
Transmission theory
- Optical Wavelengths used in Fibre optics
- Polarisation & Chromatic Dispersion explained
- How polarisation & chromatic are measured
- Causes of chromatic dispersion & its characteristics within fibre
Chromatic dispersion measurements
- Testing measurement techniques, the OTDR method, calculating the Time of flight technique
- Test result summary
PMD explained
- Polarisation within fibre optics
- PMD effects on system performance
- Polarisation Mode Dispersion within a telecommunications network
PMD measurement issues
- Selection of measurement techniques
- Specification of test parameters
Practical exercises of PMD and chromatic dispersion testing
- Testing G.652 standard singlemode fibre
- Testing NZDSF G.655 singlemode fibre
- Time of flight
- Interferometric technique & polarisation techniques
- Interpreting test results
Who should attend
Fibre installers, commissioning engineers, maintenance personnel, project managers or anyone wanting to gain an insight into PMD and Chromatic Dispersion equipment, cabling and testing