A data retrieval hardware link using a bundle of thin transparent fibers of glass or plastic that transmit light throughout their length by internal reflections
An alternative to copper wire for transmitting information In fiber optics, pulses of light representing binanry data are flashed along a flexible glass fiber The advantage over copper wiring is that a single strand of optical fiber can carry thousands and thousands of different frequencies at once without data loss
An alternative to copper wire for transmitting information In fiber optics, pulses of light representing binary data are flashed along a flexible glass fiber The advantage over copper wiring is that a single strand of optical fiber can carry thousands and thousands of different frequencies at once without data loss Related terms: Data, Binary
A very fine fiber of glass or plastic through which light can be transmitted by total internal reflection In telecommunications, electrical signals are converted to pulses of light for transmission and then converted back into electrical signals at the end of the cable These fibers have a very large bandwidth, so many more items of information can be transmitted down a fiber optic cable than down a conventional copper telecommunications cable (Novak)
A transmission medium designed to transmit digital signals in the form of pulses of light Fiber optic cable is noted for its properties of electrical isolation and resistance to electromagnetic interference
Bundles of hair-thin glass filaments through which light can travel Fiber offers greater transmission capacity with less interference than metal cables
A type of cable consisting of glass or plastic fibers that are used to carry light signals Fiber optic cable supports transmission speeds up into the 100Mbps
Optical fibers incorporated into an assembly of materials that provide tensile strength and external protection, and have handling properties comparable to metallic cables
A transmission medium that provides high data rates and low errors Glass or plastic fibers are woven together to form the core of the cable This core is surrounded by a glass or plastic layer called the cladding The cladding is covered with plastic or other material for protection The cable requires a light source, most commonly laser or light-emitting diodes
A cable filled with many small glass fibers used on machines with photo electric registration to carry light into the die area and the reflected light back to the registration system
Transmission medium for optical-signal propagation, generally consisting of one or more plastic or glass fibers sheathed in a protective plastic coating
A telecommunications cable in which one or more optical fibers are used as the propagation medium [After 2196] (188) Note 1: The optical fibers are surrounded by buffers, strength members, and jackets for protection, stiffness, and strength Note 2: A fiber-optic cable may be an all-fiber cable, or contain both optical fibers and metallic conductors One possible use for the metallic conductors is the transmission of electric power for repeaters [After FAA] Synonyms optical cable, optical fiber cable
Strands of glass or synthetic material through which data is transmitted in the form of light pulses It can be used for high-speed transmission over long distances
A type of wire-line transmission media that converts information into light pulses that travel down hollow glass tubes the diameter of a human hair Fiber optic cables are used in broadband networks, and are capable of carrying an enormous amount of information in all its forms --sound, graphics, data, and video, or a multimedia combination thereof -- with much greater speed, accuracy, and security than conventional copper wires and coaxial cables
Cable made from thin strands of glass through which data is transmitted in the form of light pulses Used for high-speed transmission over medium to long distances
A transmission technology that sends pulses of light along specially manufactured optical fibers Each fiber consists of a core, thinner than a human hair, surrounded by a sheath with a much lower refractive index Light signals introduced at one end of the cable are conducted along the cable as the signals are reflected from the sheath Fiber optic cable is lighter and smaller than traditional copper cable, is immune to electrical interference, and has better signal-transmitting qualities However, it is more expensive than traditional cables and more difficult to repair
A cable, consisting of a center glass core surrounded by layers of plastic, that transmits data using light rather than electricity It has the ability to carry more information over much longer distances
consists of a hair-thin, flexible glass rod encased in a cable that uses light to transmit audio, video, and data signals Fiber optic cable is capable of supporting up to 625 Mbps of data transmission
A bundle of optical fibers within one conducting cable In addition to the optical fibers and its cladding, the cable can consist of plastic strength members, an inner and an outer plastic jacket, all providing protection to the fiber strands
- A cabling technology that uses pulses of light sent along a light-conducting fiber at the heart of the cable to transfer information from sender to receiver Fiber-optic cable can send data in only one direction, so two cables are required to permit any two network devices to exchange data in both directions
This is a new style of cable being used for very high speed data transmission It works by pushing (modulating) a light wave across cable The data is carried along with the light