• DocumentCode
    1202920
  • Title

    Experience with Fiber Optics in Industrial Applications

  • Author

    Maggioli, Victor J.

  • Author_Institution
    E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Engineering Department, Louviers Building 5141, Wilmington, DE 19898.
  • Issue
    2
  • fYear
    1987
  • fDate
    3/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    341
  • Lastpage
    345
  • Abstract
    Recent fiber optic applications in industry are discussed. Application problems, user and supplier expectations, and industry´s acceptance level of fiber optics is reviewed. The problems discussed reflect experience with today´s mature fiber optic products. Detailed recommendations are included to help users and suppliers alike in path-forward planning in the use of fiber optics.
  • Keywords
    Automatic control; Connectors; Electrical equipment industry; Manufacturing; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical transmitters; Pulp and paper industry; Splicing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0093-9994
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/TIA.1987.4504911
  • Filename
    4504911