A fiber optic transceiver, often simply referred to as an "optical transceiver," is a device used in fiber optic communications to transmit and receive data over optical fibers. It integrates both a transmitter and a receiver into a single package,...

Refers to micron-size complex machines that have physical dimensions suitable for the fabrication of optical switches for...

A cable backbone used to interconnect local area networks at various sites (corporate offices and factories, for example) in...

A standard for fiber optic telecommunications interfaces, with a 1300-nm data link operating over single-mode fiber at data...

A breakout cable, also known as a fan-out cable or breakout assembly, is a type of cable that combines multiple individual...

An atomic clock is a highly precise timekeeping device that uses the vibrations or oscillations of atoms as a reference for...

An optical channel monitor (OCM) is a device used in optical communication systems to monitor and analyze the performance of...

A fiber optic cable assembly refers to a complete unit consisting of optical fibers, connectors, protective jackets, and...

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that involves the use of artificial neural networks to model and solve complex...

Neuromorphic refers to the design and development of computing systems or devices that are inspired by the structure and...

Optical fiber is a thin, flexible, transparent strand or filament made of glass or plastic used for transmitting light...

A technology that uses electrically activated holograms stored within specially developed crystals to route information in...

Optical switching refers to the process of controlling the routing or transmission of optical signals within a network using...

In local area networking, arrangement of the satellite nodes around a central node through which all routing of network data...

An InGaAs photodiode refers to a photodetector device that is constructed using a semiconductor material composed of a...

A fiber laser is a type of laser in which the active gain medium is an optical fiber doped with rare-earth ions such as...

A fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is a type of optical filter that is inscribed or "written" into the core of an optical fiber. It...

An interface in an optical network that permits an optical signal to pass without changing the optical signal to an...

A series of capacitors and inductors connected to the flashlamp in a pumped Nd:YAG laser system in order to regulate the...

The simplest method of transmission on a local area network. The entire bandwidth of the cable is used to transmit a single...

A signal, generated by an oscillator, that provides the means of synchronization of operations in a data communications...

In a local area network, a unique signal that travels from one node or station to another, providing them serially with...

An optical testing instrument is a device or system used to evaluate and measure the performance, quality, and...

A MEMS fiber optic switch is a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device designed to selectively route optical signals...

Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating structural units called monomers. These monomers are chemically bonded...

A powerful and flexible machine-learning approach that can be used in machine vision to help solve difficult problems....

A channel for communication with the source in an otherwise unidirectional network, such as a channel that provides...

GigE, short for gigabit Ethernet, refers to a standard for high-speed Ethernet communication, capable of transmitting data...

Remote inspection refers to the process of inspecting, evaluating, or monitoring assets, equipment, infrastructure, or...

In a fiber optic communications network, a circuit that connects two switching centers and does not branch off to terminal...

Data communications network in a clearly defined geographical location, and extending no more than a few miles in length. It...

A computing paradigm that attempts to process information in a manner similar to that of the brain; it differs from...

Computer vision enables computers to interpret and make decisions based on visual data, such as images and videos. It...

A system of Japanese origin that utilizes Fresnel lenses and a fiber optic network to transmit sunlight to otherwise...

In a dual-ring local area network, a node that is connected only to the primary, active ring and not to the secondary ring...

Optical fiber optic switches are devices used in optical fiber communication systems to selectively route optical signals...

A hydrogel is a three-dimensional network of polymer chains that are hydrophilic, meaning they have a strong affinity for...

Structural surfaces that incorporate an embedded sensor network capable of detecting flaws within the structure.

An optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) is a specialized instrument used in optical fiber communications to characterize...

The center of a local area network in the star topology.

Embedded vision refers to the integration of computer vision technologies into various embedded systems, devices, or...

The communications network between nodes of a data transmission system.

A standard for fiber optic data transmission systems being developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and...

Optical character recognition (OCR) is a technology that is used to convert printed or handwritten text into...

A photonic integrated circuit (PIC) is a compact and integrated device that incorporates multiple photonic components and...

RTSP, or real-time streaming protocol, is a network control protocol designed for controlling streaming media servers. It is...

An optical gate typically refers to a device or system that controls the transmission of light, allowing it to pass through...

A distributed feedback laser (DFB laser) is a type of semiconductor laser diode designed to emit coherent, narrow-bandwidth...

A network interface card (NIC), also known as a network adapter or LAN adapter, is a hardware component that allows...

The internet of things (IoT) refers to a network of interconnected physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other objects...

LiFi, short for light fidelity, is a wireless communication technology that utilizes visible light or infrared light to...

A computerized token-passing local area network (LAN) configuration adopted by General Motors for real time control over the...

Machine learning (ML) is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on the development of algorithms and...

I/O stands for input/output. In computing, it refers to the communication between a computer system or program and its...

A local area network topology in which all nodes are tapped off a single cable, and all hear every transmission on the cable.

A high-speed network or subnetwork that provides a connection between servers and data storage devices.

In a dual-ring local area network, a node that is connected both to the primary, active ring and also to a secondary ring...

In a communications network, a point at which data are received or from which they are sent. Though the term often is used...

Free-space optics (FSO), also known as optical wireless communication or optical wireless networking, refers to the...

Inquiry made to gain access by a master station in a token ring network.

A system of local area networking in which each node or station is connected to two others, ultimately forming a loop. Data...

That portion of the telecommunications network that runs from a local central telephone to the subscriber premises.

Optoelectronics is a branch of electronics that focuses on the study and application of devices and systems that use light...

Modified chemical vapor deposition (MCVD) is a technique used in the fabrication of optical fibers. It is a specialized form...

A set of international standards by which a single telecommunications channel is used to transmit voice and data...