Fiber optics came into being in 1870 when scientist Robert Tyndall demonstrated light being guided by "total internal reflection" to members of the prestigious - if momentarily disbelieving - British Royal Society. Today fiber optics applications have grown to affect much of our lives - in some cases producing life-saving technologies such as angioplasty.

The Fiber Optic Demonstration System presents this state-of-the art technology in an economical and versatile classroom trainer suitable for students from elementary through vocational levels.

The fiber "trainer" achieves its versatility through vitue of a comprehensive 115-page manual, with separate but complementary curriculums geared to both beginning and intermediate study. The curriculums were specifically structured with active student participation in mind. Their hands-on activities immerse students in the technological aspects of:

• Digital data transmission
• Attenuation in optical fiber
• Fiber sensors and applications
• Bending losses in optical fibers
• Voice transmission over fiber
• Optical fiber termination and polishing

Each curriculum contains extensive background information about the development of fiber optics; eight application-friendly demonstrations; four visually rewarding experiments; a comprehensive list of references; and a working glossary of fiber optic terms.
A typical curriculum activity consists of:

• Reading and absorbing background information
• Answering a series of periodically reinforced review questions
• Working directly with fiber optics and associated components
• Relating fiber optics to real-world applications

• Reading and absorbing background information
• Answering a series of periodically reinforced review questions
• Working directly with fiber optics and associated components
• Relating fiber optics to real-world applications

(The Demonstration System comes complete and ready to use with two fiber optic training stations; four pairs of fiber length (1, 3, 5 and 10 meters); 110 VAC-to-12 V DC power adapter; all necessary electrical connections; polishing film; instructor's manual; and two student manuals.  The instructor's manual is housed in a sturdy 3-ring binder and includes answer sheets.) 220 V AC adapters furnish upon request.

The glass version of this trainer utilizes 62.5/12.5痠 fiber with ST connectors (the same high-quality components used by the world's largest telecommunications companies).

Stock Number                IF-DS100G

Our Plastic fiber version utilizes inexpensive, easy-to-use 1000 痠 plastic fiber, ideal for educational purposes.

Stock Number                IF-DS100P
Student manuals            IF-DS100C