Outside Plant

OFC/NFOEC 2008 provides OSP professionals the unique opportunity to visit, meet and learn from industry specialists. Whether you plan to attend one of the short courses (including hands-on topics) or attend the exhibit halls, you'll come away with the knowledge and skills for current and future technologies, including FTTx, DWDM, optical switching and more.

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:

1. Register for a Short Course which allows you to attend many other activities for FREE
2. Register for an Expo Pass and access exhibit floor activities and so much more

Register and Gain Access to:

• Plenary Session
  
• OSP/Fiber Technology Showcase
  
• Video Theater
  
• All Exhibit Floor Activities
• Exposition with nearly 600 Exhibitors including Outside Plant Pavilion
• Service Provider Summit

Short Courses Targeted for the OSP Professional

Sunday, February 24, 2007

SC114 Passive Optical Networks (PONs)

SC176 Metro Network Architectures, Today and Tomorrow

SC216 An Introduction to Optical Network Design and Planning

SC262 Alternative Broadband Access: Wired and Wireless Technologies for the Last Mile

SC288 Fundamentals of Polarization, PMD and PDL in Lightwave Systems

SC313 OTN/G.709 Technology Overview and Role in the “New Transport” Network

Monday, February 25, 2007

SC101 Hands-on Workshop on Fiber Optic Measurements and Component Testing

SC102 WDM in Long-Haul Transmission Systems

SC178 Test and Measurement of High-Speed Communications Signals

SC187 Hands-on Basic Fiber Optics for the Absolute Beginner

SC268 Hands-on Workshop on Outside Plant Splicing, Testing and Troubleshooting for FTTx Networks

SC289 Basics of Optical Communication Systems and WDM

Tuesday, February 26, 2007

SC185 Hands-on Polishing, Inspection and Testing of Connectors

SC314 Hands-on Fiber Characterization for the Engineering of Long Haul and Metro Deployments