DocumentCode
2779811
Title
From Morse code to Terabit communications
Author
Glesk, Ivan
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Univ. of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
fYear
2010
fDate
3-5 Nov. 2010
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
6
Abstract
In this paper we discuss key historical milestones and technological breakthroughs which have enabled the major advancements in data communications and broadcasting. The main focus is given to data broadcasting using bounded RF and optical waves.
Keywords
broadcasting; data communication; optical fibre communication; RF waves; data broadcasting; data communications; morse code; optical waves; terabit communications; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Laser applications; Lead; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Wavelength division multiplexing; Optical fiber; coaxial cable; laser; multiplexing; optical amplifier; routing; switching;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Telecommunications Conference (HISTELCON), 2010 Second IEEE Region 8 Conference on the History of
Conference_Location
Madrid
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-7450-9
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-4244-7451-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/HISTELCON.2010.5735303
Filename
5735303
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