Fiber Optic Cable
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Overview
Fiber Optic Cable technology is a huge technological innovation. It has played a huge role in providing information to people all around the world cheaper, quicker and more efficiently than ever before. A fiber optic cable is able to transmit telephone signals, Internet communication, and cable television signals. With lower attenuation and interference optics provides a huge advantage compared to standard copper wires. With a huge need for a more efficient mean of long-distance communication this cable has provided an answer and has become increasingly cheaper throughout the years.
Uses
Fiber optics has advanced to the point where it can provide an underwater "bridge" for telecommunication of long distances. Before this underwater "highway" of cables came about an inefficient system of calls transferring from country to country was used.
Medical: Used as light guides, imaging tools and also as lasers for surgeries
Broadcast: Broadcast/cable companies are using fiber optic cables for wiring CATV, internet, HDTV, video on-demand and other applications
Minor Problems
There have been reports of some minor problems with the fiber optic cables. The underwater telecommunication network has experienced problems ranging from twisted wire to even a shark biting them. This caused an outage of connection for numerous countries and stemmed new plans for safely maintaining these wire.
Importance
Fiber optics has played a huge role in the aid for communication. It has allowed for a faster more efficient internet and telecommunication system. Man would not be able to function without communication and Fiber Optics has helped it to become rapid. With this rapid allowance of communication the internet has been able to grow in exponential amounts.