Title :
Fiberoptic technology for local area networks
Author :
Webster, Steven C.
Author_Institution :
3M Telecom Syst. Div., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
The author begins by discussing user requirements before going on to wiring solutions, the advantages of fiber optic over copper wire, current fiber optic standards and finally the challenges remaining for the use of fiber optics in LANs
Keywords :
optical fibre LAN; telecommunication standards; LAN; fiber optic standards; fiberoptic technology; local area networks; user requirements; wiring solutions; Computer networks; Copper; Local area networks; Network servers; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Protocols; Telecommunications; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Northcon/96
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3277-6
DOI :
10.1109/NORTHC.1996.564796
