Title :
Fibre optic systems in UK and in Europe
Author_Institution :
British Telecom Res. Lab., Martlesham Heath, UK
Abstract :
The major differences in approaches taken by European administrations to the application of fiber-optic systems are highlighted. The emergence of a comprehensive European undersea system network based on optical fibers is identified and reviewed. Point-to-point systems in use and under development are described. It is concluded that although optical fiber is becoming the preferred medium for long-haul-network growth, no consensus of opinion has yet emerged about the optimum local-access topology.<>
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; optical fibres; optical links; subscriber loops; telecommunication networks; Europe; European administrations; UK; application of fiber-optic systems; comprehensive European undersea system network; local-access topology; long-haul-network growth; point to point systems; Cities and towns; Coaxial cables; Europe; Fiber optics; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Optical fibers; Optical network units; TV; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1988., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
New York, NY, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1988.22159
