Introduction To FTTh Technology
(Fiber To The Home)

[Available as an in-person or live online course]

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Principles For FTTH Class

(Fiber-To-The-Home) (2-Day)

This is an introductory two day course about Fiber To The Home intended for the technician who has completed our two-day Fiber Optic I & II Course or has fiber optic field experience. Basic theory will include simple architectures, components used and field testing requirements.

Hands on will include a short session on OTDR’s and Fusion Splicer essentials. Detailed hands on operation of PON Meters and Channel Analyzers is included. The objective is to provide a comprehensive understanding of FTTH so that the technician may pursue the job with confidence.

Experienced technicians may choose to pass on the introductory Training

John Bruno

Instructor

Vice President of Training

Robert Licari

Instructor

 Sales Engineer, and
Test Equipment
Product Line Manager

Principles For FTTH Training Dates

January 27-28, 2026: Principles for FTTH - Live Online 
March 3-4, 2026: Principles for FTTH - Live Online 
April 28-29, 2026: Principles for FTTH -- Washington, D.C.
May 12-13, 2026: Principles for FTTH - Live Online 

Principles For FTTh
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Course Objective

The student will become familiar with the basic FTTX architecture, more specifically a FTTH (Fiber To The Home) network. Also covered are the components used in this network. Achieved is an understanding of how these components work together delivering a signal from the head-end, ending at the delivery destination or customer.

A focus and emphasis is placed on reviewing the basics of how these fiber optic components and test equipment are used in the FTTH applications.

Course Materials for Hands On Activities

Course Materials List

• FTTH Demonstration Boxes

• FTTH Training Manual

• Network Interface Box

• Light Source (1550nm)

• Standard Power Meter

• PON Power Meter

• Channel Checker (OSA)

• OTDR

• Fusion Splicer

• Visual Fault Locator

• Video Inspection Probe

• Fiber Optic Cleaver

• Bulkhead Endface Cleaner

• SC & LC Splice-On Connectors

• SOC Holder for Splicer

• Fiber Optic Stripper

• Kevlar Shears

• Flat Drop Strippers

• Side Cutting Pliers

• Alcohol and Wipes

• Shard Disposal Unit

• Optical Fiber Identifier

Course Curriculum

Part 1

Basic Architectures

• AON (Active Optical Network)

• PON (Passive Optical Network)

PON Utilizing Centralize, Cascade and WDM Architectures

Review of Basic Fiber Optic Components Related to FTTH (Fiber to the Home)

• Fiber Type

• Cable (Feeder cables, Distribution, Drop cable)

• SC & LC Connectors

• Splitter's

• WDM's

• SFP's

Distribution & Splicing of Outdoor Cable

• Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH)

• Splice Case

• Access Terminal

Head-end and Home Location

• Head-end (OLT’s, Floor Standing Racks)

• Home (NID’s, ONT’s)

• Troubles and Issues in PON Networks

Optical Budgets for FTTX (Fiber to the X)

PON Applications of FTTH Fiber Optic Equipment

• PON Power Meter

• Power Meter & Light Source

• Troubles and Issues in PON Networks

• VFL (Visual Fault Locator)

• OTDR

• Channel Checker

• Fusion Splicer

The FIS Cheetah Splice-On Connector (SOC) Installation and Certification

Part 2

Connectorizing a Network Interface Device (NID)

Evaluating a PON Network

Trouble Shooting a Defective FTTH System

Using a PON Power Meter

Christie Rutigliano
Training Coordinator
crutigliano@fissales.com
315-737-2169