Course detail

Optical Networks

FEKT-NOSEAcad. year: 2011/2012

Topology of optical networks, optical fibre manufacturing, optical cable construction, connecting of optical fibres and cables, theoretical problems of optical networks transmission, , optical access networks, optical transport networks, global networks, optical transmission multiplexing, measurement and supervision of optical networks.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Miloslav Filka, CSc.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The students will get acquainted with technical means of various optical networks, basic elements and parts of networks. They are supposed to design local telecommunication and data optical network. They obtain basic skills in welding and connecting fibres.
They acquire practice in measurement and in networks supervision.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To obtain the knowledge of the principles and technical means of optical netwoks, LAN networks, MAN, WAN networks and global networks.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Miller, S. a kol. Optical Fibre Telecommunications. Academic Pres. N.Y.,1989

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC-MN Master's

    branch MN-TIT , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Miloslav Filka, CSc.

Syllabus

Optical networks
Optical fibre properties
High - sppeed communication optical fibres
Manufacture of optical fibres nad cable
The connecting of optical fibres and cables
Radiation and modulation sources
Optical radiation detectors
Transmission theory for optical fibres
Optical link terminals
Optical access networks
Optical transport networks
Optical global networks
Optical network measurement

Fundamentals seminar

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Miloslav Filka, CSc.

Syllabus

Basic elements of optical networks
Fibres and transmission characteristics
Coupling attenuation characteristics
Telecommunication optical systems
Optical link design
Optical network simulation
Laying and assembling optical cables (Telecom, video TV)

Laboratory exercise

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Miloslav Filka, CSc.

Syllabus

Preparation procedures, safety precautions in optical telecommunications
Fibre welding, weld measurement
NA measurement
Reflection measurement
Optical transmission
Optical transmission simulation