Optical Window
Wavelength range of a Fiber optic Cable with a very low attenuation. Fiber optic Data links using LED sources work in the 1st Window at 850 nm or in the 2nd window at 1300 nm. Fiber optic data links using Laser sources work in the 2nd window at 1310 nm or in the 3rd window at 1550 nm.
Related Terms
Automatic Optical Inspection,
Back Reflection Optical Return Loss,
Catastrophic Optical Damage,
Double Window Fiber,
Dual Window Fiber,
Dynamic Magneto Optical Correlator,
First Window,
Free Space Optical Interconnect,
Hybrid Optical Integrated Circuit,
Minimum Dispersion Window,
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