optical fibre

• Filamento delgado y flexible de vidrio o plástico que transmite señales de luz a largas distancias, utilizado en telecomunicaciones y redes para la transmisión de datos a alta velocidad.

A thin, flexible strand of glass or plastic that transmits light signals over long distances, used in telecommunications and networking for high-speed data transfer.

1. Data transmission mediumB2formal

   A flexible, transparent fiber made of glass or plastic that transmits light signals for high-speed communication.

   Fibra óptica

   • Optical fibre cables are used for high-speed internet connections.
   • The new network relies on optical fibre for faster data transfer.
   • Telecommunications companies are replacing copper wires with optical fibre.

2. Light guiding technologyB2formal

   A technology that uses thin strands of glass or plastic to transmit information as pulses of light.

   Fibra óptica

   • Optical fibre technology revolutionized long-distance communication.
   • The principle of total internal reflection is key to optical fibre operation.
   • Medical endoscopes often use optical fibre bundles.