Chapter 14. Fiber-Optic Technology
The foundation of any optical system is the fiber-optic cabling. Basic fiber cables consist of the following components:
Silica core—. This is located at the center of the cable. This object and the cladding are used for carrying the optic, or lightwave, signal.
Cladding—. This is also located at the center of the cable. This object and the silica core are used for carrying the optic, or lightwave, signal.
Coating, strength members, and a plastic jacket—. This encloses the fiber, providing the necessary tinsel and scratch resistance to protect the fibers.
Transceivers—. This is attached to both ends of the core for emitting and receiving the light pulses that form the information bits in the optical network. The ...
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