Course detail
Transmission Media
FEKT-BPA-PRMAcad. year: 2023/2024
The course covers topics related to the physical layer of telecommunication networks - an introduction to transmission media, wire and wireless transmission, coaxial cables, twisted pair, optical fibers, basic assembly procedures, transmission and propagation of waves in transmission media, multiplexing techniques, measurements, examples of networks based on different media types.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
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. Laboratory is compulsory, missed lessons will be replaced by appointment with the teacher.
Aims
The student acquires practical knowledge in the field of transmission media used in telecommunication networks. The main focus is on cable lines, namely coaxial cables, twisted pair and an optical fiber. For each type of media, the student learns basic parameters and measurement options. Students also acquires knowledge about the installation and cabling, documentation and localization. Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
- understand the types of transmission media,
- propose a suitable type of transmission medium for connection,
- design a topology for information transfer,
- design technology connecting copper cables,
- design technology connecting optical cables,
- perform basic measurements on the transmission media,
- be able to locate faults on cables.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
FILKA, Miloslav. Transmission media for Telecommunication. Brno, 2014 (EN)
Recommended reading
Elearning
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Metallic cables
Optical cables
Cable manufacturing procedures
Laying, connecting and assembly methods
Metropolitan, access, and transport networks
Cable and terminals interface
Frequency dependence in links
Cable protection
Optical fibres for wave multiplex selection
Take-over, preventive and fault measurement for cable
Elements of optical networks, network examples
Laboratory exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Crosstalk measurement
Optical fibre measurement
Optical fibre transmission system
OTDR - optical measurement
Pulse fault measurement
Cable detector
Circuit design and measurement
Structured cabling measurement
Individual project
Elearning