DocumentCode
1282019
Title
American optoelectronics: pavement for a bumpy economic road
Author
Bergh, Arpad A.
Author_Institution
Bell Commun. Res., Morristown, NJ, USA
Volume
6
Issue
3
fYear
1990
fDate
5/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
32
Lastpage
38
Abstract
The state of optoelectronics research and development (R&D) in the US is described, and forces that are altering the R&D environment are discussed. They are globalization, industry restructuring (mergers and takeovers), the divestiture of AT&T, and changing emphasis on national defense. The beleaguered but still solid US R&D infrastructure is examined. Optical-fiber-based technology is then considered with particular reference to current US-based fiber-optic activities, which are centered on standards and field trials. Future US prospects are evaluated.<>
Keywords
economics; optical fibres; optoelectronic devices; research initiatives; R&D environment; US R&D infrastructure; field trials; globalization; industry restructuring; national defense; optical fibre based technology; optoelectronics; research and development; standards; Economics;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
8755-3996
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/101.55333
Filename
55333
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