TCOM 503 - Fiber Optic Communications

Institution:

George Mason University

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Description:

Credits: 1.5 Introduction and overview of optical fiber communications systems. Course covers basic elements of fiber optic networks: semiconductor light sources (light emitting diodes and laser diodes), fiber optic waveguides, network system design issues, link budget analysis, and component requirements. Additional topics may include wave length division multiplexed and Time-Division Multiplexed networks and optical switching systems. Prerequisites TCOM 500 Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 1.5 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmu.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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