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The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. the international professional association of fiber optics July 2022
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List of corporate member information provided by FOA corporate members listed on the FOA website.
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This month the FOA Newsletter talks about the first "Terabit City" built in California by a company thinking about the future with some help from FOA. We describe how a state that took control of its broadband, again with some help from FOA, Kentucky, is completing the job.We also tell you how to get your own FOA Guide To Fiber Optic Color Codes. After we introduced the original last month, it seems everyone wants one, so we tell you how to print your own or download one to your smartphone. We even added a version for copper cabling.
FOA Newsletter Features:
More FOA Guides For Color Codes
The First "Terabit City"
Certified Techs To Build Broadband
Fiber Optic History - The Movie - learn about the development of fiber optics in this FOA video
Everyone Uses Fiber U
Cross Reference To FOA Tech
Broadband Funding Expands in Kentucky
Peabody HS Graduates First CFOT
Beaver Causes Fiber Outage
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Fiber U Basic Fiber Optics Online Course In Spanish.
El curso de autoaprendizaje en línea "Fibra óptica básica" de Fiber U ahora en español
El sitio de aprendizaje en línea de FOA, Fiber U, tiene más de dos docenas de cursos de autoaprendizaje gratuitos sobre fibra óptica y cableado de instalaciones. Como era de esperar, el tema más popular es el curso "Fibra óptica básica", que se utiliza para iniciarse en la fibra óptica y como curso de preparación para realizar el examen de certificación FOA CFOT.
Ahora el curso básico de fibra óptica está disponible en español, utilizando el libro de texto FOA en español, la sección de la Guía en línea en español y la capacidad de YouTube para traducir subtítulos de video al español. El curso funciona exactamente como la versión en inglés con 10 lecciones, cada una con cuestionarios y una opción para tomar un examen de Certificado de finalización.
Para presentar el nuevo curso de español Fiber U, el examen Certificate of Completion es gratuito, así que dígaselo a sus contactos.
Curso Básico de Fibra Óptica de Fibra U en español.
FOA Guide "Basics Of Fiber Optics" Now Available Online in Portuguese
Guia FOA "Noções básicas de fibra óptica" agora disponível online em português
A FOA agora traduziu os Fundamentos da Fibra Óptica em nosso Guia Online para o português, juntando as traduções do espanhol e do francês. Para quem fala português, temos a informação técnica e para as escolas também temos o currículo disponível.
Here is the FOA Guide in Portuguese, Spanish and French translations.
New FOA FTTH Handbook Plus FTTH Updates in FOA Guide and Fiber U
FOA has been busy updating our FTTH technical and learning materials and even published the materials in a new book. Great timing for all the FTTH projects we see right now!
New FTTH Handbook
For Planners, Managers, Designers, Installers And Operators Of FTTH - Fiber To The Home - Networks
FOA's FTTH Handbook: We've gathered all our information on FTTH from the FOA Guide and past issues of the FOA Newsletter and edited it into a 112 page "FTTH Handbook." We even added a section on planning and managing FTTH Projects. The Fiber Optic Association Fiber To The Home Handbook is available from Amazon in print and Kindle editions.
FTTH Network Design
FTTH Architectures
FTTH PON Standards, Specifications and Protocols
FOA's YouTube Channel: Added 4 new FTTH videos on Network Architecture, PONs, Network Design and Installation/Test.
Lecture 63 FTTH Network Architectures
Lecture 64 FTTH Passive Optical Networks (PONs)
Lecture 65 FTTH Network Design
Lecture 66 FTTH Network Installation and Test
sFOA Lecture 70 Rural Broadband, Obstacles And Opportunities,
Fiber U: Updated the free Fiber U FTTx self-study course using all this new material and added a lesson on FTTH Design. This uses the new materials created for the FOA Guide and FOA YouTube channel. (For a limited time you can take the Fiber U Certificate of Completion test FREE! See details here.)
If you have already taken the Fiber U FTTH self-study course, you may want to return to it and take the new lesson on Designing FTTH Networks.
As a gift to the fiber optic community we have updated the free Fiber U FTTH self-study course and made the Certificate of Completion test FREE too! Yes, when you complete the Fiber U FTTH course, you can get your Fiber U FTTH Certificate of Completion FREE.
New FOA YouTube Video Describes On-The-Job Training (OJT) And How To Use Fiber U To Make It Work Better.
To explain How OJT works and FOA's OJT-To-Cert program, FOA created a short 10 minute YouTube video that explains what OJT is, who uses it and how to use Fiber U to organize and enhance OJT for new employees and experienced workers too.
Lecture 62: On The Job Training For Fiber Optics Using Fiber U
OJT is the well-known term for "on-the-job training." Workers learn on the job under the supervision of experienced co-workers. FOA has been asked many times how its resources like Fiber U can be used to help employers and their employee trainees involved in OJT. The interest in OJT has been so high, especially during the difficult year in 2020, that FOA has worked with employers and employees to formalize an OJT program and create training aids to help employers develop qualified techs using OJT.The FOA Fiber U “OJT-To-Cert” program includes both fiber optics and premises cabling (copper, fiber & wireless), so it covers techs working in both outside plant and premises jobs.
The FOA Fiber U OJT program combines online study at Fiber U with OJT with mentoring by experienced co-workers and their supervisor to help new employees develop into FOA-certified technicians in only one year. Upon completion of this program, the trainee will be prepared to take the exam for the FOA CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) and/or CPCT (Certified Premises Cabling Technician), the most widely recognized fiber optic and premises cabling certifications in the industry.
Like other FOA programs, the OJT-To-Cert program is free. The FOA provides directions for use of the free Fiber U online training programs and we provide a log for the trainee to keep track of their progress. The only cost is the two fiber U certificates of completion and the FOA certification exam at the end of the program.
If you and/or your company is interested in the FOA Fiber U “OJT-To-Cert” program, pleae contact FOA.
New Fiber U MiniCourses
Got An Hour? Learn Something New About Fiber Optics.
Online learning has been growing even more popular during the pandemic, and FOA's Fiber U free online courses have certainly been popular. We've just introduced a new type of short course, one you can finish in an hour or less, that covers a specific topic. The topics were easy to pick; they are ones we're asked about often.
The courses have two components, video lectures and readings, that are complementary. As usual there is a self-test to allow you to check your comprehension. As with other Fiber U courses if you desire, you can take a short test for a Fiber U Certificate of Completion that costs only $10.
New Fiber U MiniCourse - Color Codes
FOA has created another Fiber U MiniCourse, the Fiber U Color Codes MiniCourse. This course covers the color codes used in fiber optics. We cover fiber color codes for numbering, cable jackets and connectors used to identify fibers. After we finished, we wondered "Why didn't we do this a long time ago!"
Fiber Optic Color Codes How Optical Fiber Works Fiber Optics In Communications
Fiber Optic Network Restoration
Fiber Optic Connector Identification
The Mysterious dB of Fiber Optics
Fiber Optic Cable Bend Radius
Fiber Optic Link Loss And Power Budgets
Fiber Optic Connector Inspection And Cleaning
Fiber Optic Media Conversion
Fiber Optic Cable Midspan Access
Reading An OTDR Trace
All these free courses and many more are available at Fiber U
Try The FOA's New Online Loss Budget Calculator
FOA has written many articles about loss budgets, something everyone involved in fiber optics needs to know and needs to know how to calculate. We've created a online Loss Budget Calculator that does the work for you. Just input your cable plant data and it calculates the loss budget. It works on any device, especially smartphones and tablets for field use and even allows printing the results.
Bookmark this page (especially on your smartphone): FOA Loss Budget Calculator Online
SPECIAL OFFER - Save 1/3 On Your Certification Renewal Cost
Beginning soon, there will be a requirement for continuing education to renew your FOA certifications. FOA is testing an option for renewals where you take a short Fiber U online self-study course with certificate of completion exam and pay for renewal when taking the exam.
If you would like to help FOA test this option, you can save 1/3 the cost of your renewal. Go here to take the Fiber U CFOT Renewal Course:
Fiber U Offers Free Online Self-Study Programs, and "Fiber U Certificate of Completion" For All FOA Certification Courses.
New MiniCourses - Learn something useful in an hour or less.
New Fiber U Basic Skills Labs - Updates on the Fiber Optic Basic Skills Lab and new Copper Premises Cabling Basic Skills Lab. Both fiber and copper basic skills labs includes a DIY (do-it-yourself) course where you can buy equipment inexpensively and learn the skills at home.
There is a new free Fiber U course on OSP Construction.
Read more at Fiber U.
For Schools and Instructors
If your organization is interested in becoming an FOA Approved School, see New School Requirements and Application Procedures and Requirements For FOA Training Programs.
If you are a current FOA Approved School, here is the School Update/Renewal Form.
Classroom Resources For STEM Teachers In K-12 And Technical Schools
Teachers in all grades can introduce their students to fiber optic technology with some simple demonstrations. FOA has created a page for STEM or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) teachers with materials appropriate to their classes. Fiber Optic Resources For STEM Teachers.
FOA also has a new YouTube Video on "Careers in Fiber Optics" and a "Careers In Fiber Optics" Website. See below.
Corporate Members
Search for products and services offered by hundreds of FOA corporate members worldwide. List of corporate member information provided by FOA corporate members listed on the FOA website.
FOA offers corporate memberships to companies involved in fiber optics as manufacturers, contractors, installers, etc. FOA Corporate Members get substantial discounts on membership/certification renewals and direct certifications. Other benefits include access to training and direct certifications. Read more.
FOA has a new YouTube Video on "Careers in Fiber Optics" and a "Careers In Fiber Optics" Website.
Interested in exploring a career in fiber optics? FOA has created a YouTube Video and a webpage that describes what a fiber optic worker does, where they work and how to get started. It's mainly aimed at high school students but it's relevant to anyone interested in changing careers also. Go here for the YouTube Video on "Careers in Fiber Optics" or the FOA Careers In Fiber Optics webpage.
FOA "Finding A Job" Website
We get many questions from CFOTs, students at FOA-Approved schools and others contemplating getting into the fiber optic business regarding jobs in fiber optics - and how to find them - so we’ve created a new web page to share some information we've gathered about jobs in our industry. The information is designed to help you understand what jobs are available in fiber optics, how to find them and apply for them.
Looking For A Job In Fiber Optics?
Where Are The Jobs In Fiber Optics? This FOA YouTube Video talks about all the applications for fiber optics, what the jobs involve and the qualifications for the workers in the field. If you are currently looking for a job in fiber optics, here is the FOA's guide to jobs web page. The FOA Jobs Web Page has been updated and a new page added on Using your FOA Training/Certification to Find the Right Job in Fiber Optics
If you have job openings, let us post them on .
Free From FOA: NECA/FOA 301 Fiber Optic Installation Standard
Because of its importance to users, contractors and installers of fiber optic networks, The FOA and NECA have agreed to make the NECA/FOA 301 Fiber Optic Installation Standard available free from FOA.
Standards usually cover components and systems and how to test them, but rarely get into installation issues. This standard is derived from FOA educational material put in standards form and approved by ANSI as an American National Standard. It's specifically written to be used in contracts to define "installation in a neat and workmanlike manner." Go to NECA/FOA 301 Fiber Optic Installation Standard to learn more and download your free copy.
FOA Videos
The FOA has created a special FOA channel on YouTube, thefoainc, where we've posted over 110 instructional videos and lectures for everyone's use.We've got lectures on premises cabling and fiber optics and hands-on demonstrations about fiber optics and communications cabling - yes, even "Cat 5"!
FOA channel on YouTube, thefoainc
FOA on LinkedIn
FOA - official company page on LinkedIn
FOA - covers FOA, technology and jobs in the fiber optic marketplace
Grupo de La Asociación de Fibra Óptica FOA (Español)
FOA Fiber Optic Training - open to everyone, covers fiber optic technology and training topics
FOA School Instructors - a closed group for instructors and administrators at FOA-approved schools
FOA Reference Books (Printed or Kindle eBooks!)
Fiber Optics (4 languages), Premises Cabling, OSP fiber and construction, Network Design, Testing and FTTH
The FOA has it's own reference books for everyone working in fiber optics - contractors, installers and end users as well as for use as textbooks in classes at educational institutions. They are available as printed books or Kindle at much lower prices than most textbooks since we self-publish and sell online, cutting out the middlemen. Click on the book images for more information. The Reference Guide To Fiber Optics is also available in Spanish and French (print and online) and Portuguese (online only.)
Click on any book for more information about it.
Getting Started Guides
These two guides are simple introductions to the subjects. They will explain the applications, jargon, components and installation in a quick overview.
Lennie Lightwave's Guide to Fiber Optics (online) and available as PDF download or a free iBook on iTunes
Uncle Ted's Guide to Communications (Premises) Cabling (online) and available as a PDF download or a free iBook on iTunes
Lennie Lightwave's Guide - Printed Edition
FOA has reprinted "Lennie Lightwave's Guide" on its 25th anniversary in a special print edition.
Many of you have used the current online version of Lennie's Guide on the FOA website. Now you can have a slick printed version - real paper and colored pictures - you can hold in your hand and read. Leave a copy on your desktop to impress your friends, or on the table in your company's reception area instead of out-of-date magazines. Give them to your customers and employees to help them learn fiber optics. Use it to prepare for FOA certifications.
You can get your own copies of Lennie Lightwave's Guide at Amazon.com, only $9.95 each US$.
Looking For "Hands-On" Fiber Optic Training With FOA Certification?
You can find a list of FOA approved schools that offer CFOT® certification here on the list of FOA approved schools.
Certification Renewal
FOA Certified persons must renew their CFOT® or CFOS certifications when they expire. Please make sure we have your current address. Download the renewal form, or renew online.
The Fiber Optic Association Inc. (FOA) is the international professional association of fiber optics. FOA is chartered to promote fiber optics through education, certification and standards.
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