Fiber Optic Education

Learn more about fiber optics in this educational section of the Timbercon website.

Fiber Optic Quiz

See how you score on this 10 question, illustrated fiber optic quiz.

Fiber Optic Tools

These fiber optic tools can help you in calculating specifications for the fiber optic product you need.

Fiber Optic Glossary

Find the fiber optic terms and definitions you need for your fiber optic project.

History of Fiber Optics

Learn about the history of fiber optics from this brief chronological overview.

Fiber Optic Connectors

Learn about various fiber optic connector styles.

Fiber Optic Networks and Common Configurations

View fiber network illustrations and diagrams for different applications: city, business park/campus, or residential.

Cleaning Instructions for Fiber Optic Cables (PDF)

Learn 3 methods of fiber optic cleaning: wipe & solvent method, swab & solvent method, and the Cletop method for MT ferrules.