Tutorial #101
Overview of the Market for Plastic Optical Fibers
Paul Polishuk, IGI Consulting
Introduction
- Why POF?
- History of POF
- Types of Fibers (POF v. GOF)
- Advantages of POF v. GOF
- How does Optical Fiber Work?
- How is POF Used?
- Data Communications
- Signs and Illumination
- Sensors
- Components of Data Link?
Recent Developments in Graded Index POF and Their Significance
- History of GI-POF Developments
- Perfluorinated POF
Components for POF Links and Networks
- Fibers
- Types of POF (PMMA, PS, Polycarbonates, etc.)
- POF Loss Spectra (History of Loss Reduction)
- Loss Spectra
- Types of Fibers (GI, SI, SM)
- Cables
- Sources (Laser and LED)
- Transmitters and Receivers
- Connectors
- Couplers
- Test Equipment
Data Link and Network Applications
- Data Links
- Bandwidth v. Distance
- Applications
- Networks (LANs)
- Ethernet
- Cenelec
- Mini-map
- Netronix
Markets
- 1394
- Building Wiring (Fiber to the Desktop)
- Homewiring
- Data Links
- Optical Interconnects
- Automobiles/Aircraft
- LANs
Cost Trade Off
- Glass Fiber (GOF)
- Unshielded and Shielded Twisted Wire Pairs (UTP and STP)
- POF
Impediments to Market Growth
Standards (TIA, IEEE, ATM Forum, EIAJ, ITU, JEC)
Analysis of Major Players
Major POF Activities Worldwide
Information Sources on POF
