Optoelectronics and fiber optic technology
Title:
Optoelectronics and fiber optic technology
Author:
Tricker, Ray.
ISBN:
9780750653701
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Publication Information:
Oxford : Newnes, 2002.
Physical Description:
xvi, 319 p. : ill., map, ports. ; 24 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; The history of fiber optics; Theory; Fibers and cables; Transmitters - light emitting diodes and lasers ; Receivers - photodiodes; Connectors and couplers; Communication systems; Optoelectronic test techniques; Future developments; Appendix A Optoelectronic and fiber optic standards; Appendix B Fiber optic chronology; Glossary; Acronyms and abbreviations; Useful links; Index.
Abstract:
Topical areas such as optoelectronics in LANs and WANs, cable TV systems, and the global fiber-optic highway make this book essential reading for anyone who needs to keep up with the technology of modern data communications. *Covers selection and application of the key technologies *A down-to-earth introduction to a cutting-edge technology *Covers all the main engineering applications with a minimum of maths.
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