fiber-optic transmission system
Definition
Noun: A communication system that uses fiber optic cables to transmit information. This system utilizes light signals sent through thin, flexible glass or plastic fibers to carry data over long distances with high speed and minimal signal loss.
Usage
A "fiber-optic transmission system" refers to the complete technological infrastructure for sending data via light through optical fibers. It is a formal, technical term.
Examples: * The new fiber-optic transmission system increased the city's internet bandwidth dramatically. * Modern telecommunications rely heavily on fiber-optic transmission systems for backbone networks. * The engineer specialized in designing and maintaining fiber-optic transmission systems.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in technical specifications, engineering reports, and telecommunications literature to describe the core hardware and methodology for data transfer.
- It can be contrasted with older systems like "coaxial cable transmission systems" or "copper wire networks."
Variants and Related Words
- Fiber optics (n.): The broader field of science and technology concerned with transmitting light through fibers.
- Optical fiber (n.): The physical cable or strand that guides the light; the medium used in the system.
- Fiber-optic cable (n.): A bundle of optical fibers within a protective jacket.
- Fiber-optic network (n.): A connected infrastructure of fiber-optic cables and associated equipment for communication.
Synonyms
- Optical communication system: A more general term that can include free-space laser communication, not just fiber-based systems.
- Lightwave system: A technical synonym emphasizing the use of light waves.
Related Phrases
- Fiber to the home (FTTH): A specific architecture of a fiber-optic transmission system where the optical fiber reaches the subscriber's residence.
- Fiber backbone: The primary, high-capacity trunk lines of a fiber-optic transmission system that form the core of a network.
Noun
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a communication system using fiber optic cables
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