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Fiber-optic communication is a method of transmitting information from one place to another by sending pulses of infrared light through fiber. Light is a form of the carrier wave that is modulated to carry information. Fiber is preferred over electrical cabling when high bandwidth, long-distance, or immunity to electromagnetic interference is required. This type of communication can transmit voice, video, and telemetry through local area networks or across long distances.
Optiwave offers a suite of powerful tools to help engineers and researchers handle optics. For instance, you can use OptiFiber to simulate a range of parameters and find an optimal design for optical communication suited to your unique needs. Similarly, OptiSystem can help you plan out the transmission layer of your network, supporting a range of networks, including LAN, SAN, and even longer-range options.
Use the links below to explore the wide range of optical communication applications open to Optiwave users. You’ll find detailed tutorials, design schematics, and interesting ideas to help you optimize your network.
How can I test out fiber optic communication?
Tools like OptiFiber and OptiSystem help with various aspects of optical communication, from designing complex communication networks over large distances to small-scale testing designed to optimize dispersion over a limited area. For example, you can use OptiSystem to design a fiber optic gyroscope system that can sense orientation changes.
Do I need a powerful system for simulating optic communication?
Not anymore. Our software is robust while still being lightweight enough to run on older systems. Go through our system requirements to check if your hardware is up to spec. We also offer a full-service cloud compute solution, allowing users to upload and simulate designs on the cloud.
Where can I learn more about optics?
Head over to our knowledge base to find detailed information on fiber optics. Our documentation includes basic tutorials and in-depth guides on how to design efficient fiber optic communication networks. You can also use our webinars to learn interactively, straight from the experts.