Exam 5: Fiber-Optic Technologe

Due to their advantages, it is predicted that satellites will make all terrestrial land lines (e.g., telephone land-based network) obsolete.

One problem with FO systems is their susceptibility to electromagnetic interference. This problem will limit their use in television production facilities.

In a typical FO relay, a television camera's signal is converted to a ______ signal .

Identify and briefly describe two FO applications other than ones used in the communicationsfield .

Describe three advantages offered by FO technology? Are there any disadvantages?

LED stands for ______.

If you had to create a high-capacity communications link to multiple sites, including those in remote regions, would you use FO or satellite technology? Why?