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Yes, people speculate about 25 to 30 years. They even run fiber optics through the ocean, fiber optics is cutting-edge.
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How long does a fiber optic light last for?
Light, fiber optic or otherwise does not disappear. It travels and keeps on traveling until something stops it. point a fiber optic into the sky and it goes until it is stopped by something. The question, "How long does fiber optic light last for" has only one answer, forever.
Are fiber optic transmission systems going to be a technology used for quite some time or is it obsolete?
Fiber optic transmission system is still one of the most advanced technology. Therefore, it will last for quite some time until something better comes out. I NEED TO BY A TRANSMISSION
Has Mediacom upgraded or updated their fiber optic equipment in the Mobile/Daphne, Alabama area in the last two years?
No it seems they have not. With the economy it may not be upgraded until things turn around and pick back up.
What is the difference between Comcast's cable service and Verizon's FIOS?
Using cable industry jargon, cable TV providers don't use optical fiber in the 'last mile.' This means that they use coaxial cable from the main nod in a neighborhood for the last stretch of their network to connect end users. The FIOS technology uses fiber optic cables up to 'the curb,' which means that the TV, phone, and Internet signals coming to your home are carried for the most part by laser beams. Only the wiring inside the home is made up of coaxial cable. One laser bean (Verizon is using three for TV, Internet, and phone) is proven to have more capacity than any commonly used coaxial cable. It is believed that the capacity of optical fiber to carry data is almost limitless.just see www.whyisfiosbetter.viviti.com
What are the four main types of digital television broadcast in the UK?
There are four main types of digital television broadcast in the United Kingdom. One type is via satellite. Another type is via fiber - optic cable. Also DTTV, Digital Terrestrial Television. The last one is Internet Protocol Television.
Does coaxial cable used in the so-called last mile have anought capcity for future broadband needs?
Coaxial cable, depending on the type, can have a large frequency bandwidth capability. And with multi-frequency systems, coax should be around for quite awhile yet. I also think one of the other items keeping cable companies using coax is also the expense of fiber-optic cable and the cost in manpower to change it out. A lot of cable companies are in the process of doing so, but it's going to be slow going, simply because of the costs involved.
What are two disadvantages of using a satellite connection instead of DSL?
There used to be the disadvantage of requiring phone service to a phone line before acquiring DSL services, however that is no longer a prerequisite for most carriers. The current challenge for DSL is the last mile of service which requires a close proximity to the carrier premises for signaling to be proficient enough for high speed Internet access. Typically, the further from the fiber optic network, the weaker the signals. Most last mile connections run over copper wire and can be too far from that fiber optic line for decent connectivity.
Does coaxial cable get old over the time?
Yes. Outdoor cable deteriorates most rapidly due to sunlight and the elements. It may last 5-15 years. Cable used inside or in equipment can last for decades. I have seen 60 year old cable inside pieces of old equipment where the cable was still in decent electrical shape.
Computer networking is parallel communication or serial communication?
The answer is either. Computer networking is a very broad category encompassing an astonishingly wide range of communication technologies. When Voyager made it's last transmission from the depths of space to earth, this could be considered computer networking (albeit with rather high latency) in that two computers were involved, one on each end of the signal and that one or more protocols understood by both computers were used.Today, whether using WiFi, a LAN, a MAN or WAN etc. and whether the computers are connected by buried Fiber Optic cable or communicate via directional microwave antennas or any other electronic methodology, the basic technique (not the technology) is the same. Two computers must be able to communicate with each other in order to network. This communication MAY be serial or it MAY be parallel. Most frequently it is serial today.Consider that a fiber optic cable can be in only one state at a time, either dark or illuminated (0 or 1). This communication is necessarily serial, but the high speed of light and the frequency at which switching from dark to lighted states is possible makes it incredibly fast. Likewise, if two fiber optic cables were used, connected to the same NICs (Network Interface Cards) theoretically, it would be possible to support parallel fiber optic communication directly from PC to PC. [JMH]
What is the function of the optic disk in the eye?
Optic disc:The optic disc is also called the blind spot. There are no receptors in this part of the retina. This is where all of the axons of the ganglion cells(last neurons before optic nerve) exit the retina to form the optic nerve.
What nutrient is used last in production of energy?
fiber
Best Broadband Services?
If you only have the option between cable and satellite, then cable is far superior in terms of speed and reliability. If you have DSL or 4G in your area then also take those into consideration above satellite. Satellite should only be used as a last resort.
