Fusion splicing is the process of joining of two pieces of optical fibers together using electrical arc welding. It is most suitable to join fiber for permanent connection.vFusion splicing process involves in aligning the core of two fibers together closely, and followed by arc discharge from two electrodes. In this hands-on training, participant will be trained on the basic skill in optical fiber splicing which include fiber handling, stripping, cleaning, cleaving and splicing.

Optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) measurement is commonly used optical fiber installation to troubleshoot network connection. It works based on the backscattering effect of light when it propagates along the optical fiber. OTDR traces shows optical power plot against distance. From this information, the event and location information can be determined for troubleshooting purpose. In this training, student will be trained to use an OTDR equipment and will be able to interpret the information from various OTDR traces. 

Wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) deals with transmission of optical wave at different wavelength over a single optical fiber. Each wavelength or channel has the access to entire bandwidth which in the order of GHz. In this training, participant will operate an optical spectrum analyzer to measure WDM spectrum, and subsequently  determine WDM spectrum parameters such as central wavelengths, full-width half maximum, signal to noise ratio and channel spacing. Participant also will be exposed to the concept of crosstalk in WDM and further characterize crosstalk in a basic WDM setup.