Fiber optic data communication technological trends and advances

This book is an authoritative review of current and future trends in the field of telecommunications. Written by industry experts who are developing leading-edge data communication networks, Fiber Optic Data Communication provides professionals and students alike with a look at emerging technologies...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: DeCusatis, Casimer (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Diego : Academic Press c2002.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Cover; Fiber Optic Data Communication: Technological Trends and Advances; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Part 1: Technology Advances; Chapter 1. History of Fiber Optics; 1.1. Earliest Civilization to the Printing Press; 1.2. The Next 500 Years: Printing Press to Year 2000; 1.3. Fiber Optic Communication Advancement, 1950-2000; 1.4. Communication Storage and Retrieval; 1.5. Future of Fiber Optic Communications, 2000-2050; References; Chapter 2. Market Analysis and Business Planning; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. The Need for Applications
  • 2.3. Supporting Technology Infrastructure2.4. Implementing a Market Survey; 2.5. Business Planning; 2.6. Summary; Appendix: Market Analysis on a Transmitter Optical Subassembly; Industry Description and Outlook; World Fiber Optics Industry; Target Markets; Competition; Position; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. Small Form Factor Fiber Optic Connectors; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. MT-RJ Connector; 3.3. SC-DC Connector; 3.4. VF-45 Connector; 3.5. LC Connector; 3.6. Other Types of SFF Connectors; 3.7. Transceivers; 3.8. SFF Comparison; References; Chapter 4. Specialty Fiber Optic Cables
  • 4.1. Introduction4.2. Fabrication of Conventional Fiber Cables; 4.3. Fiber Transport Services; 4.4. Polarization Controlling Fibers; 4.5. Dispersion Controlling Fibers; 4.6. Photosensitive Fibers; 4.7. Plastic Optical Fiber; 4.8. Optical Amplifiers; 4.9. Futures; References; Chapter 5. Optical Wavelength Division Multiplexing for Data Communication Networks; 5.1. Introduction and Background; 5.2. Wavelength Multiplexing; 5.3. Commercial WDM Systems; 5.4. Intelligent Optical Internetworking; 5.5. Future Directions and Conclusions; References
  • Chapter 6. Optical Backplanes, Board and Chip Interconnects6.1. Introduction; 6.2. Frame-to-Frame Interconnections; 6.3. Optical Backplanes; 6.4. Optical Board Interconnects; 6.5. Optical Chip Interconnections; 6.6. Conclusion; References; Chapter 7. Parallel Computer Architectures Using Fiber Optics; 7.1. Introduction; 7.2. Historical and Current Processors; 7.3. Detailed Architecture Descriptions; 7.4. Optically Interconnected Parallel Supercomputers; 7.5. Parallel Futures; References; Part 2: The Future; Chapter 8. Packaging Assembly Techniques; 8.1. Packaging Assembly-Overview
  • 8.2. Optoelectronic Packaging Overview8.3. Component Level Optoelectronic Packaging; 8.4. Module Level Optoelectronic Packaging; 8.5. System Level Optoelectronic Packaging; References; Chapter 9. InfiniBand-The Interconnect from Backplane to Fiber; 9.1. Introduction; 9.2. Infiniband Link Layer; 9.3. Optical Signal and Jitter Methodology; 9.4. Optical Specifications; 9.5. Optical Receptacle and Connector; 9.6. Fiber Optic Cable Plant Specifications; References; Chapter 10. New Devices for Optoelectronics: Smart Pixels; 10.1. Historical Perspective; 10.2. Multiple Quantum Well Devices
  • 10.3. Smart Pixel Technology