Fiber Optics Jargon

摘要

Fiber optics, like many of today's technologies, has " developed its own language, created from technical terms specific to fiber optic technology. Sometimes the fiber optic community cannot-or will not-standardize, and we mean beyond choosing a standard connector. Sometimes the industry cannot even agree on what to call something. Let's review some of the technical terms used in fiber and try to clear up some of the confusion that sometimes makes understanding fiber optics difficult.