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Polymer Optical Fiber for EtherNet/IP Networks

As EtherNet/IP moves into the machine area, environmental conditions become a concern. In some applications were EMI is high, fiber cabling can provide a higher degree of noise immunity. In the past, the total cost of ownership using fiber is considerably greater than the copper variant. This has hindered the...

Tags: Ethernet, Network, Optical Fiber, IP, Polymer, IP Network, Fiber, ODVA, Network Technology, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Networking, Telecommunications

White papers 2009-02-25

Optical fibers with a silicon core?

Optical fibers with a silicon core?And optical fibre is made of...Isn't optical fibre made from glass or plastic anyhow. And what is glass made of? ;)Hint: Not pure silicon...More often than not it's made of silcon dioxide (SiO2) or Silica and other ingredients that change the properties of the resulting...

Tags: Network technology, Fiber optics, Optical networking, SiO2, silicon core, cable, optical fiber, fiber

Discussion threads 2008-10-30

Optical fibers with a silicon core?

According to the Optical Society of America, U.S. researchers have been able to create a practical optical fiber with a silicon core. As they were able to use the same commercial methods that are used to develop all-glass fibers, this might pave the way for future silicon fibers as viable...

Tags: Silicon, Optical Fiber, Fiber, Network Technology, Networking, Roland Piquepaille, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Telecommunications

Blog posts 2008-10-29

System-Level Model for OFDM WiMAX Transceiver in Radiation Environment

WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, an evolving standard for point-to-multipoint wireless networking, works for the "last mile" connections for replacing optical fiber technology network but with no need for adding more infra structure within crowded areas. Optical fiber technology is seriously considered for communication and monitoring applications in space...

Tags: Environment, Optical Fiber, Alexandria University, Optical Fiber Technology, OFDM, WiMAX, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Network Technology, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Telecommunications, Networking

White papers 2007-04-26

Constructing an Optical Router With Minimum Complexity

Electronic routers have had trouble keeping up with the increase in optical fiber capacity. As their power consumption has grown exponentially and already exceeds standards, it seems that an alternative solution is mandatory. Many have suggested all-optical routers as an alternative. However, these are deemed too complex, especially given the...

Tags: Router, Optical Fiber, Fiber, Israel Institute Of Technology, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Networking, Telecommunications

White papers 2007-02-24

Centralized Network Administration: The Network That Pays for Itself

As LAN speeds increase and users invest in high performance optical fiber cables, many users are implementing data networks with centralized electronics versus distributed electronics in the building. Many of the fiber-to-the-desk users are electing to implement a centralized optical fiber network solution to gain better control and easier management...

Tags: Network Administration, Network, Optical Fiber, Electronics, BDI DataLynk, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications

White papers 2007-01-16

Optical Flow Switching

In the early days of the Internet, the most precious resource was long-haul transmission capacity. Thus, the packet switching architecture was designed to use this resource as efficiently as possible. With the ubiquitous deployment of WDM in core networks in the last few years, long-haul transmission is now cheaper than...

Tags: Packet-switching, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, Optical Fiber, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications

White papers 2006-12-12

10 Gb/s LAN Networking: Optical Fiber LAN Design Considerations

The purpose of this paper is to guide premise wiring telecommunications specialists through the decision making process regarding future optical fiber cabling implementations for LAN environments. One will go through the latest technology updates and information to simplify the process and assist the reader in making the wisest decisions for...

Tags: Network, Optical Fiber, Belden, Telephony, LANs, Network Technology, Telecom & Utilities, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Telecommunications, Networking

White papers 2006-07-01

Wired and wireless at the same high speed

The next generation of optical networks needed to satisfy our appetite for bandwidth is currently under development. And researchers from Georgia Tech have built a new architecture which delivers super-broadband wired and wireless service simultaneously. This hybrid system "could allow dual wired/wireless transmission up to 100 times faster than current...

Tags: Georgia Tech, network

Blog posts 2006-03-18

Smart optical fibers could save lives

Lasers are now commonly used for surgery. With them, you can recover a better sense of vision. Or a tumor inside your body can be eliminated. But these laser light beams, which are currently enclosed inside optical fibers, can harm you if they escape from their enclosures. But now, according...

Tags: fiber

Blog posts 2005-11-12

Optical Fibers Pave the Way to Faster Broadband Access

The broadband market is already global in scale, and it is expected that it will explode in the near future. Fiber access networks will provide the technological foundation for this development. As a leading supplier of broadband access networks, Alcatel has been driving forward the standardization and development of passive...

Tags: Microsoft Access, Broadband, Optical Fiber, Alcatel, Fiber, Network Technology, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications, Networking

White papers 2005-05-01

One nation under IP

One nation under IPNews on Korea?I do not think so, but I bet that some American's cannot believe reports that Korea has the most advanced telecommunication infrastructure in the world.We are dragging behind, folks in other parts of this world. We have to think about that. But no, we will...

Tags: Network technology, Fiber optics, Optical networking, Broadband Internet, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, IP, Internet, optical fiber, broadband, copper wire, fiber

Discussion threads 2004-04-06

Intel connects chips with optical fiber

Intel connects chips with optical fiberAt lastsome true forward thinking from Intel. I believe that eventually most interchip and board interconnects will become optical fiber based. There is no doubt about that. As soon as the clock speed increases, the parallel metalic lines need very high manufacturing quality to be...

Tags: Network technology, Fiber optics, Optical networking, Photons, chip, fiber, optical fiber, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2004-02-27

Additional Resources

Sony Vaio X (VPC-X115KX/N Signature Collection, gold)

Sony has thus far taken a position just adjacent to Apple's when it comes to the question of Netbooks. Rather than embracing these low-cost, low-power systems that have become incredibly popular with bargain-hunting consumers, Sony stayed out of the market initially. Its subsequent entries have skirted the outer edges of...

Tags: Desktops, Sony Vaio, Vaio X, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2009-11-02

Can a laptop ever be too thin?

Ralph Lauren is on the receiving end of a blogosphere backlash today over an apparent Photoshop job gone awry. It turns out there is such a thing as too thin. I mention this because yesterday both Dell and Sony introduced new laptops that give new meaning to ultra-thin. The trend...

Tags: Apple MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, Dell Adamo, Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-10-08

Poll: What kind of camera equipment do you need when traveling?

Travel CamerasI carry DLSRs for vacation memories and a small point and shoot for when I don't want attention drawn to myself.RE: Poll: What kind of camera equipment do you need when traveling?I have a 'bridge' camera - smaller than a DSLR, larger than a 'point and shoot'. It's a...

Tags: camera, camera equipment, DSLR

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

Light Peak fiber optic connector to replace Firewire, USB, monitor cables

A new interconnect technology called Light Peak is being developed by Apple as a potential replacement for FireWire, USB and traditional monitor cables. Engadget reports that Apple brought the technology to Intel and asked them to create it. According to documents we've seen and conversations we've had, Apple had...

Tags: Monitor, Engadget, Apple Inc., Fiber-optics, USB, Light Peak, FireWire, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Network Technology, Cable, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Telecommunications, Networking, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-09-28

DOJ gives blessing to Oracle-Sun, awaiting EC approval

Yeah but...Sure wish they'd fire McNealy & Schwartz, then it would make it all worthwhile.Michael Murdock, CEOWell I never liked Oracle anyway......good way for Oracle to shoot itself in the foot. :)Did you know that large snakes can misjudge prey and try to eat something too big? Then they literally...

Tags: Linux, Processors, UNIX, Operating systems, Microsoft development tools, U.S. Department of Justice, Sun Microsystems Inc., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-20

The Emerging Optical Control Plane

Traditional transport networks can be modeled as the interaction of two operating planes: a transport plane and a management plane. In this model, the transport plane carries the user data and comprises network equipment, such as line interface cards, switch fabrics, backplanes and fiber plant. Network OAM&P is fully handled...

Tags: Network, Plane, Network OAM&P, Networking

White papers 2009-07-16

Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 4185

In a media-saturated online world, it's no surprise that whole categories of laptops now seem made to appeal to the home streaming-video connoisseur. Lenovo's IdeaPad Y series, and the Y650 in particular, look tailor-made for those that want to watch TV and media on a big, bright screen with better-than-average...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Y650, Lenovo IdeaPad, Lenovo Group Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-05-07