data communications Advantages of data communications over POF
data communications/Ethernet has become the communication standard between PCs in home, office and industrial applications
Advantages � Small in size o Easy to hide o Large amount of data transmission in small package � Rugged o Ideal for use in an industrial environment o Tolerates impacts and vibrations � Uses visible light o No safety issues o Easy to install and find failures � Immune to EMI o No interference from external EMI sources (e.g. power lines) o No EMI emission (prevents eavesdropping, zeroes EMI pollution) � Electical Insulator o Can be used near flammable or explosive materials o Can be laid in conduits together with power lines o Hybrid cables � Easy to terminate o Use common tools o Reduce installation costs