DocumentCode
754336
Title
Fiber Optic Applications and Markets
Author
Montgomery, Jeff D.
Author_Institution
Gnostic Concepts, Inc., CA
Volume
26
Issue
7
fYear
1978
fDate
7/1/1978 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1099
Lastpage
1102
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Communications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0090-6778
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TCOM.1978.1094178
Filename
1094178
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