Data Networks Using Fiber Optics
About data networks using fiber optics
Fiber optic cables have major advantages
over copper for data transmission over large distances. Attenuation is
much smaller and bandwidth is much larger. This means that fiber optic
links can replace several copper cables. Also, the requirement for
signal boosters along the line to compensate for attenuation is
greatly reduced. Both of these factors mean that fiber optic links can
lead to great cost savings.
In contrast to fiber optic sensors, the cost of fiber optic links in
long-distance data networks is dominated by the cost of the cable,
with the cost of the transmitter and receiver being relatively
insignificant.
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