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Silicon Photonics: Light Is the Ultimate Medium for High-Speed Communications
Jan 30, 2017 — Silicon photonics is widely considered a key enabling technology for further development of optical interconnect solutions needed to address growing traffic on the internet. From the first submarine optical cable to the fiber-to-home deployment to...
Fiber Optics: Understanding the Basics
Jul 1, 2015 — Nothing has changed the world of communications as much as the development and implementation of optical fiber. This article provides the basic principles needed to work with this technology. Optical fibers are made from either glass or plastic....
Adhesives for Fiber Optics Assembly: Making the Right Choice
Mar 8, 2009 — Using the proper adhesive in the assembly of fiber optic components not only saves time and expense, but also can improve reliability and performance. Adhesives for fiber optic components that perform well on glass, metal, ceramic and most plastic...
Connectors and Splices: Correct Alignment Spells Success
Mar 8, 2009 — Whether the job is splicing fibers together or connecting fibers to system devices, alignment is the key to success. This article explores the many ways to achieve that goal. Just as an electronic connector provides a pluggable connection between...
OTDRs: Finding the Weak Spots in Fiber Links
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Photonics Packaging: Optical Communication Components
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Characterizing High-Speed Transmitters: The Emphasis Is on Waveforms
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Polarization in Fiber Systems: Squeezing out More Bandwidth
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Polarization Mode Dispersion: Concepts and Measurement
Apr 13, 2006 — The performance of high-speed, digital fiber optic communications systems depends upon how reliably the receiver is able to distinguish closely spaced bits of information. Dispersive effects — physical mechanisms that broaden transmitted...
Spectrum Analysis for DWDM: New Instruments Meet the Challenge
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