The fibers are threads that
make up a tissue or that can be used in various ways industrially. Optical or optical ,
meanwhile, are terms that can allude to the study of phenomena linked to light (the
electromagnetic wave that the human eye can perceive).
With these
definitions, we can focus on the concept of optical fiber . This
is what is known as the transparent filament , usually made of glass,
which is used for the
transmission of data through light pulses . Fiber
optics, therefore, is a means of transmitting information that is
used to develop telecommunications networks. The light signals that,
enclosed in the fiber, circulate through these networks , allow to
represent the information.
The
transmission speed offered by optical fiber is very high. This is why it
is a medium chosen for sending data over long distances, since it
also has several advantages over other systems. The bandwidth ,
low weight and flexibility are some of the strengths of the optical fiber,
which does not produce electromagnetic interference suffers.
As negative
aspects, the fragility of the filaments and the cost of the transmitters and
the receivers of the signals appear. In
practice, fiber optic cables are used that gather several of
these transparent filaments and protect them. The signals ,
therefore, are transmitted through these cables which, equipped with
connectors, can be connected to Ethernet switches and other
devices.
