Fiber optics
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-010906
A method for the transmission of information (sound, video, data) in which light is modulated and transmitted over high purity, hair-thin filaments of glass. The bandwidth capacity of fiber optic cable is much greater than that of copper wire.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-010906 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Built environments |
| References | FCC Glossary of Frequently-Used Telecommunications Terms: Regulators Guide |
Record as JSON
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