Physics of Light - Optics, Telecom & Datacom Systems, Optics - General & Miscellaneous, Fiber Optics, Optical Communications Networks
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Overview
The datacom industry is evolving very rapidly, and a host of new technologies, services, standards, and types of networks have been introduced since the first edition of the Handbook was published over 3 years ago. Building on the success of the first edition, this Handbook contains revisions and updates to all major chapters plus a new glossary and list of technical acronyms. This material has been contributed by experts from across the optoelectronics industry as well as leading experts from academia. The new glossary contains definitions for hundreds of technical terms and acronyms, making this a complete, self-contained reference source for all of your needs, whether for designing optical data communications equipment and networks or planning to deploy it as part of a fiber optic communications network. This information is useful both for engineers and scientists working in the field and for users of the technology who simply want to find the best solution for their datacom problems.· Emerging technologies such as 10 Gigabit Ethernet and the latest revisions to other industry standards, complied by the same technical professionals who designed the standards themselves
· Expanded listing of references on the World Wide Web, plus hard-to-find references for international, homologation, and type approval requirements
· Convenient tables of distances, data rates, interfaces, and other key parameters for all the major datacom protocols, as well as a glossary with hundreds of definitions and acronyms
· Updated material on designing, testing, and servicing fiber optic networks
Audience: This book is directed towards professionals working in the field as a desktop reference (P) or as a guide to designing and manufacturing equipment and planning optical networks (P), and technology managers or planners who want an understanding of how these products work together (P). It is also suitable for technical professionals with a related background who are crossing over from another field (S), undergraduate or graduate students in this field (S), or professors or university research scientists (S).
Editorials
Experts from the optoelectronics industry and from academia contribute 19 chapters to this second edition reference for those involved in designing optical data communication equipment and networks or for those planning to deploy such equipment and networks as part of a fiber optic communications network. New to this second edition are a glossary and a list of technical acronyms, plus material on the latest standards, an expanded listing of references on the Web, and updated material on designing, testing and servicing fiber optic networks. A companion book (ISBN 0-12-207892-6) arose as this handbook was being revised; and, along with some new material, four chapters on futures were diverted into it. The editor is affiliated with the IBM Corporation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Booknews
An overview of data communication using both fiber optics and opto- electronics, by and for professionals in industry, academia, and government. Introduces the basic technology used in optical transmitters, receivers, and cable; explores planning, installing, and testing links; reviews all the major industry standards; discusses manufacturing and marketing devices; and forecasts advanced technologies and emerging markets for the next five to ten years. Also lists sites on the Internet and the World Wide Web where more data is available online, and interprets professional opportunities in the field. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
April 13, 2002
Publisher
Academic Press
Pages
823
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780122078910