Abstract

Local computer networks that communicate over copper conductors have been developed to permit resource sharing and provide increased performance. Such networks typically operate at bandwidth-length (Bw-L) products up to a few MHz-km. To attain higher Bw-L products and enhanced EMI immunity in such net- works, an optical fiber network is advantageous. This paper describes several current system experiments that use fiber optics in local computer networks.

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