Category: Glossary

A cable containing one or more optical fibers.

A coil of optical fiber that can detect rotation about its axis.

(FOTP) Standards developed and published by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) under the EIA-RS-455 series of standards.

(variously “fiber optic,” “fibre optic” (England), and “fiberoptic,”) Refers to the conduction of light waves through materials of exceptional clarity and across long distances. FiberOptics demonstrate total internal reflection by combining like materials of differing indices of refraction.

A substance, often inert, added to a system to improve properties and/or decrease cost.

Ceramic or metallic particles used to modify the properties of polymers.

Surface mount components with a lead pitch of at least 50 mils. Fine pitch is more commonly used to refer to components with a lead pitch of 25 mils or less. These packages usually require vision assistance for accurate placement.

A material which at room temperature can be stretched repeatedly to at least twice its original length and, upon immediate release of the stress, will return with force to its approximate original length.

A material that at room temperature can be stretched repeatedly to at least twice its original length, and upon release of the stress, will return with force to its approximate original length. A rubber band is an example.

A conductor through which a current enters or leaves an electrolytic cell, vacuum tube, or any nonmetallic conductor.

Corrosion by means of electrochemical action.

(EMI) Any electrical or electromagnetic interference tha causes undesirable response, degradation, or failure in electronic equipment. Optical fibers neither emit nor receive EMI.

Radiation made up of oscillating electric and magnetic fields and propagated with the speed of light. Includes gamma radiation, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible and infrared radiation, and radar and radio waves.

The range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation from zero to infinity.

The electrolytic transfer of metal from one conductor to another conductor separated from the first conductor by a dielectric medium.

The technology of interconnecting semiconductor and other electronic devices to provide an electronic function.

Deposition of metal onto a cathodic surface by passing DC current into an electrolytic solution.

Ability of a material to stretch or become longer.

Abbreviation for electromagnetic.

Electromagnetic interference.