ELC 94 - Laser and Fiber Optic Communications

Institution:

CUNY Bronx Community College

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Description:

Trains students to understand fiber optic technology and to provide the necessary skill for handling, installing, and maintaining complete optical communication systems. Topics include principles of light and lasers, optical fiber and its properties, fiber fabrication and cable design, optical sources and the injection laser diode, photo detectors, modulation schemes for fiber optics, practical optical transmitters and receivers, installation and testing of fiber systems, troubleshooting of test circuits and analysis by computer simulation. Prerequisites: PHY 22, ELC 35, ELC 81. Corequisite: ELC 81.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.bcc.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 289-5100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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