Glossary
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Multi-Channel Cable
An optical cable having more than one fiber.
Noise
Unwanted signals that combine with and hence distort the signal intended for
transmission and reception.
Residual error rate
The error rate remaining after attempts at correction are made.
RS-232C
A physical layer interface standard for the interconnection of equipment.
Rx, Receiver
An abbreviation for Receiver
A detector and electronic circuitry to change optical signals to electrical signals.
Tx, Transmitter
An abbreviation for Transmitter
A driver and source used to change electrical signals to optical signals.