The Light Brigade Upgrades its Fiber Optics 1-2-3 Course

TUKWILA, WA and SPARTANBURG, SC – The Light Brigade, AFL’s education and training division, has launched a significant upgrade to its core course in fiber optics. Staying abreast of the latest innovations and changes in the industry, the Fiber Optics 1-2-3 course has been updated to feature the latest in fiber optic technology, products and standards. The accompanying 470‑page manual provides comprehensive instructional material on multimode and single-mode technologies. Considered the foremost technical primer and resource manual for anyone involved in fiber optics, updates to the course and manual include:

• Multimode fiber technology featuring OM3, OM4 and bend-insensitive fibers


• Restricted mode and encircled flux launch conditions


• Single-mode fiber technology including G.652D, G.655 and G.657 fibers


• The newest termination products and techniques


• Up-to-date standards and specifications


• Fiber-to-the-Home, Ethernet and Internet protocol


• Expanded installation and optical testing content


• The latest active devices including FTTx products


• In-depth information on passive devices such as optical switches and splitters

Students who completed the Fiber Optics 1-2-3 course previously can purchase the latest revision of this manual for $100 by calling 800-451-7128 and ordering Fiber Optics 1-2-3 Rev #W-13U.