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INTERFACE
Surface that separates two materials.
LED
Light-emitting diode.
LIGHT
Electromagnetic radiation which is visible to the human eye.
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE
A semiconductor diode that spontaneously emits light from the PN junction when
forward current is applied.
NORMAL
An imaginary line perpendicular to the interface of two materials.
OP AMP
A semiconductor device which is used to amplify current, voltage, or power.
PHOTON
A photon of electromagnetic energy. A “particle” of light.
PHOTO-TRANSISTOR
A transistor that detects light.
PLASTIC FIBER
An optical fiber having a plastic core and plastic coating.
PC BOARD
Its full name is printed circuit board. It is a conductive pattern glued to one or both
sides of an insulating material.
Holes are punched or drilled through the
conductor and board to allow the interconnection of electronic parts.
PRISM
A device which splits white light into a rainbow of colors.
SOURCE
The light emitter, either an LED or a laser diode in a fiber optic link.
WAVELENGTH
The distance between the same two points on adjacent waves.
The course includes a 61 page manual and all of
the material necessary to conduct nine stimulating
experiments related to fiber optic communications.
The experiments will give you a better
understanding of fiber optics techniques and real
fiber optics hardware.
Fiber Optic Lab Kit
with training course Model FO-40K
Fiber Optic Splice Kit
Model TK-25
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For mending or extending 1,000
µ
m plastic fiber. It contains fiber
sleeves and retention clips to complete ten splices. No special
tools, polishing or adhesive required. Instructions included.
Understanding Fiber Optics
Model VT-501
Learn tomorrow’s technology today!
Fiber optics is changing the way we
live, think and communicate. You will
learn about fiber optic cables,
connectors, couplers, splicers,
transmitters and receivers.
58 minutes viewing time.
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