Within the fiber optic link the optical subassembly converts the data signal from an electrical current to optical radiation in the fiber and vice versa the optical subassembly comprises the electro optical converter optic and connector components the key components of the optical subassemblies are the electro optic active elements. Written by experts in the industry from major companies such as ibm cisco and nortel the handbook is a key reference for optical fiber technology networking protocols applications. Handbook of fiber optic data communication a practical guide to optical networking third edition decusatis casimer 9780323281065 books amazonca. Handbook of fiber optic data communication a practical guide to optical networking third edition edited by casimer decusatis amsterdam boston heidelberg london new york oxford paris san diego san francisco singapore sydney tokyo academic press is an imprint of elsevier frontmatter p374216indd iii 1 2 2008 100802 am elsevier academic press design . Handbook of fiber optic data communication a practical guide to optical networking 8509 3