Fiber Optic Technologies

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the advantages of using fiber optic cabling in the configuration of networks and examines the role of fiber optic cabling in the creation of networks in the context of the open systems interconnection (OSI) model. The paper also explains the four dominant types of fiber optic cabling in use and shows how fiber optic cables are interconnected both with each other and to high-speed computer systems through the use of a fiber distributed data interface (FDDI). In addition, the paper looks at the future of fiber optic cabling.

Outline:
Introduction
Defining the role of Fiber Optic in the OSI Model
Types of Fiber Cabling
Specialized Interface used with Fiber Optics
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"Fiber optic technologies are typically used within local (LAN) and wide-area networks (WANS) as this specific type of cabling is capable of very high transfer rates while at the same time not requiring repeaters to strengthen signals as they go across the cable from one location to another on a network. Fiber optic cabling is typically used for those networks that require very high speeds for a distance of 50km or less. As a cabling technology, fiber optic cabling resides at the Data Link layer of the OSI Model, which is discussed later in this paper."

Sample of Sources Used:

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