Fiber Optic Data Communication: Technology Advances and Futures

by Casimer DeCusatis (Editor)

Overview

This book is an authoritative review of current and future trends in the field of telecommunications. Written by industry experts who are developing leading-edge data communication networks, Fiber Optic Data Communication provides professionals and students alike with a look at emerging technologies and their applications. Four of the chapters have been revised from DeCusatis's best-selling book, Handbook of Fiber Optic Data Communications; the remaining eight chapters are all new. Seven helpful appendices, a glossary, and a list of technical acronyms are included. This book can stand alone or as a companion volume to DeCusatis: Handbook of Fiber Optic Data Communication, Second Edition (February 2002, ISBN: 0-12-207891-8). - Includes emerging technologies such as Infiniband, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and MPLS Optical Switching - Describes leading edge commercial products, including LEAF and MetroCore fibers, dense wavelength multiplexing, and Small Form Factor transceiver packages - Covers all major industry standards, often written by the same people who designed the standards themselves - Includes an expanded listing of references on the World Wide Web, plus hard-to-find references for international, homologation, and type approval requirements - Convenient tables of key optical datacom parameters and glossary with hundreds of definitions and acronyms - Industry buzzwords explained, including SAN, NAS, and MAN networking - Datacom market analysis and future projections from industry leading forecasters

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080506296
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	04/13/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	568
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Casimer DeCusatis is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and technical executive based in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He currently serves as Chief Technology Officer for IBM Systems Networking Strategic Alliances, and has played a leading role in developing data center network and I/O solutions, including extended distance connectivity. He is an IBM Master Inventor with over 100 patents, and recipient of several industry awards, including the IEEE Kiyo Tomiyasu Award, the Sigma Xi Walston Chubb Award for Innovation, the EDN Innovator of the Year Award, the Mensa Research Foundation Copper Black Award for Creative Achievement, the Penn State Outstanding Scholar Alumnus Award, and the IEEE/HKN Outstanding Young Electrical Engineer award (including a citation from the President of the United States and an American flag flown in his honor over the U.S. Capitol). He is co-author of more than 120 technical papers, book chapters, and encyclopedia articles, and editor of the Handbook of Fiber Optic Data Communication (now in its 4rd edition). He is a member of the IBM Academy of Technology and co-leader of the Academy study “Innovation Ecosystems”. Dr. DeCusatis received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, N.Y.) in 1988 and 1990, respectively, and the B.S. degree magna cum laude in the Engineering Science Honors Program from the Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) in 1986. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, Optical Society of America, and SPIE (the international optical engineering society), a member of the Order of the Engineer, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Mensa, and various other professional organizations and honor societies (http://www.decusatis.net/casimer/ ); he was recognized as one of Sigma Xi’s Distinguished Members during their 125th anniversary celebration. He is also Founder and Director of Hudson Valley FIRST Lego League (http://www.facebook.com/HudsonValleyFLL) which offers over 1,000 students each year the opportunity to pursue their interest in science and technology. His discussions on data networking are available on Twitter (@Dr_Casimer) or his data networking blog (https://www-304.ibm.com/connections/blogs/DCN/ ).

Table of Contents

Contributors Preface Pt. 1 Technology Advances Ch. 1 History of Fiber OpticsCh. 2 Market Analysis and Business PlanningCh. 3 Small Form Factor Fiber Optic ConnectorCh. 4 Specialty Fiber Optic CablesCh. 5 Optical Wavelength Division Multiplexing for Data Communication NetworksCh. 6 Optical Backplanes, Board and Chip InterconnectsCh. 7 Parallel Computer Architectures Using Fiber OpticsPt. 2 The Future Ch. 8 Packaging Assembly TechniquesCh. 9 InfiniBand - The Interconnect from Backplane to FiberCh. 10 New Devices for Optoelectronics: Smart PixelsCh. 11 Emerging Technology for Fiber Optic Data CommunicationCh. 12 Manufacturing ChallengesApp. A Measurement Conversion TablesApp. B Physical ConstantsApp. C Index of Professional OrganizationsApp. D OSI ModelApp. E Network Standards and DocumentsApp. F Data Network RatesApp. G Other Datacom DevelopmentsAcronymsGlossaryIndex

Editorial Reviews

As took form, an overflow of material demanded this new volume, which can serve as a stand-alone work or as a companion to the larger . Seven chapters discuss technology advances, covering the history of fiber optics; market analysis and business planning; small form factor fiber optic connectors; specialty fiber optic cables; optical wavelength division multiplexing; optical backplanes, board, and chip interconnects; and parallel computer architectures using fiber optics. Five chapters discuss the future: packaging assembly techniques, InfiniBand, smart pixels, emerging technology, and manufacturing challenges. The editor is affiliated with IBM Corporation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)