Lecture 7: Fiber Optic Measurements

This video, from the Laser and Fiber Optics Regional Center, is the last lecture in a series of seven on fiber optics. Narrated by Dr. Mo Hasanovic, Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Indian River State College, this lecture covers topics related to fiber optic measurement. Upon completion of this lecture students will be able to:

• Describe the value for conducting accurate test measurements.
• Describe the various types of testing of fiber optic test equipment and types of measurements. 
• List factors of determining Maximum Allowable Loss.
• Understand the various methods of optical loss test measurements using an optical loss test set (OLTS).
• Describe measurement quality jumpers (MQJ's) and launch cables.
• Understand how to interpret an optical time domain Reflectometer (OTDR).
• Describe a mode filter and when it will be used. 
• Describe Brown Optical Fiber cable tests.
• Define the value of keeping fiber optic records. 

Topics covered include: Types of Optical Fiber Loss, Industry Standards for Fiber Loss, Optical Fiber Misalignment, Fiber Mismatches and Intrinsic Loss, Testing Fiber, Measurement Instruments, and more. The video runs 59:41 minutes in length and the other lectures in the series are available to view separately.