Title :
Fiber Optic Applications and Markets
Author :
Montgomery, Jeff D.
Author_Institution :
Gnostic Concepts, Inc., CA
fDate :
7/1/1978 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper forecasts the US production of fiber optic cable systems through 1990, and outlines the demand for fiber optics by each major application area. The trends in each application are discussed, including the reasons for fiber optics preference. The fiber optic component types which are best suited to each application are outlined.
Keywords :
Optical fiber waveguides; Technology forecasting; Application software; Bandwidth; Consumer electronics; Industrial electronics; Military computing; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Production systems;
Journal_Title :
Communications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCOM.1978.1094178
