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Technician's Guide to Fiber Optics, 4e by Sterling, Donald J.; Chartrand, Leo

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Binding
Hardcover
Book Title
Technician's Guide to Fiber Optics, 4e
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
Yes
ISBN
9781401812706

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Delamr Cengage Learning
ISBN-10
1401812708
ISBN-13
9781401812706
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4475961

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Technician's Guide to Fiber Optics, 4e
Publication Year
2003
Subject
Fiber Optics, General, Electrical, Computer Engineering
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Computers, Technology & Engineering
Author
Donald J. Sterling, Leo Chartrand
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
26.4 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
7.6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
4
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2003-065098
Reviews
PART ONE: The Communications Revolution.Information Transmission.Fiber Optics as a Communications Medium: Its Advantages.Light. PART TWO: The Optical Fiber.Fiber Characteristics.Fiber-Optic Cables.Sources.Detectors.Transmitters and Receivers.Connectors and Splices.Wavelength-Management Devices.PART THREE: The Fiber-Optic Link.Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Hardware.Fiber-Optic systems: Enterprise (Premises).Fiber-Optic Systems: Telecommunications and Broadband.Introduction to Test Equipment
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
621.36/92
Edition Description
Revised edition
Table Of Content
PART ONE: The Communications Revolution.Information Transmission.Fiber Optics as a Communications Medium: Its Advantages.Light. PART TWO: The Optical Fiber.Fiber Characteristics.Fiber-Optic Cables.Sources.Detectors.Transmitters and Receivers.Connectors and Splices.Wavelength-Management Devices.PART THREE: The Fiber-Optic Link.Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Hardware.Fiber-Optic systems: Enterprise (Premises).Fiber-Optic Systems: Telecommunications and Broadband.Introduction to Test Equipment
Synopsis
An excellent primer for individuals learning 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., 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.
LC Classification Number
TA1800.S74 2004

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