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Learn the basics of fiber-optic technologies and how to determine which is right for your organization
Overview
This sample chapter, taken from Optical Network Design and Implementation, discusses the ins and outs of fiber-optic technologies.
Learn about fiber optics, which have become the industry standard for the terrestrial transmission of telecommunication information. Fiber optics will continue to be a major player in the delivery of broadband services.
This sample chapter, taken from Optical Network Design and Implementation, covers the following topics:
- Fiber-Optic Applications
- Physics Behind Fiber Optics
- Optical-Cable Construction
- Propagation Modes
- Fiber-Optic Characteristics
- Fiber Types
- Fiber-Optic Communications System
- Fiber Span Analysis
Title: Optical Network Design and Implementation
ISBN: 1587051052
Published: March 2004
Author: Vivek Alwayn
Chapter: Chapter 3: Fiber-Optic Technologies
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Further White Paper Details
| Publisher | TechRepublic |
File Format | PDF |
| Date Published | March 2006 |
Downloads | 429 |
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