Book Description
An excellent primer for students beginning to study the subject, this current edition provides a practical, real-world perspective on the fundamentals of fiber optic technology and optical communications. It examines the reasons that optical fibers are the preferred communications medium, surpassing copper wire in all performance measures. A thorough explanation of how fibers work is offered, as well as useful coverage of other related optical components and how those components fit into system-level applications. Premises (LAN), metro, 10G Ethernet, and long-haul applications are also briefly surveyed.

Book Info
Primer provides a practical, real-world perspective on the fundamentals of fiber optic technology and optical communications. Examines the reasons optical fibers are the preferred communications medium.

About the Author
Donald J. Sterling has over 25 years of experience as a technical and ad copy writer in the areas of electronics and high technology. He has worked with AMP, Lucent Technologies, Agere Systems, ExceLight Communications, and other leaders in optical communications. Currently, Donald is working for an advertising agency that deals with high technology. In addition to this book, he has also written related books, which include coverage of fibers in specific applications. Donald is well versed in his industry and shows this in his new book.

ANNOTATION

Provides an introduction to fiber optic technology for communications, covering the fundamentals in a precise style. Includes an expanded coverage of broadband systems, a clear writing style that makes concepts easy to grasp, and a practical orientation of material that provides valuable perspectives on uses of fiber optics.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This concise, current text provides an introduction to fiber optic technology for communications, covering the fundamentals in a precise style. An excellent primer for students beginning to study the subject, there is equal emphasis on both the theory of fiber and its applications in communications. There is a thorough explanation and description of how fiber differs from copper wire as well as a useful perspective on how fiber is used.ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-7668-0120-9 (Keywords: Electronic Communication)

SYNOPSIS

An excellent primer for students beginning to study the subject, there is equal emphasis on both the theory of fiber and its applications in communications. There is a thorough explanation and description of how fiber differs from copper wire as well as a useful perspective on how fiber is used.

FROM THE CRITICS

Booknews

Describes the advantages of fiber over copper, the basic components of a fiber-optic system, and how fiber-optics systems are put together. The third edition expands coverage to dense wavelength- division multiplexers and vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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