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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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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 AVAILABLEINSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDERInstructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-7668-0120-9(Keywords: Electronic Communication)
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