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Salim Elzwawi
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Salim Elzwawi is a telecommunications consultant and techno-economic analyst based inAuckland, New Zealand, with extensive expertise in telecommunications, electronicsindustry, technology policy, and management of engineering, research and developmentprojects. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Electronics Engineering from the University ofCanterbury in New Zealand and a Diplom-Engineer degree in Electronics Engineering fromthe University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. His academic background includes significant research at The MacDiarmid Institute, where he established cost-effective and industrially scalable fabrication processes for transparent electronic devices used in flat panel displays. He also taught multiple telecommunications and electronics co🏆 Top Course by this Course Creator
Optical Access Networks: A Complete Guide to FTTH
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Optical Access Networks: A Complete Guide to FTTH
5-6 hrs 299 learners
By Salim Elzwawi You Will Learn How To
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Compare major access network technologies: DSL, HFC, FWA, and PON
- Explain how optical fibre cables transmit data and the advantages of fibre over copper and wireless
- Describe the Passive Optical Network (PON) architecture, components and traffic flow management
- Compare PON standards: GPON, EPON, XG-PON, XGS-PON, and NG-PON2
- Assess subscriber and capacity demand for an optical access network
- Select port and traffic capacity of an optical access network based on market analysis
- Create an FTTH design using proper power budget analysis and splitting philosophy
- Recognise the impact of geographical and environmental factors, and regulatory compliance on network deployment
- Create a FTTH deployment plan including capacity forecasting, geographical assessment, and financial projections
- Select the appropriate installation method based on geographical and environmental conditions
- Describe common testing methods and their application in network installation and troubleshooting
- Assess the completeness and accuracy of detailed design documents against comprehensive review checklists
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Optical Access Networks: A Complete Guide to FTTH
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