What Is an Optical Module
On an optical network, a sender needs to convert electrical signals into optical signals before sending them to a receiver, and the receiver needs to convert received optical signals into electrical signals. An optical module is a component that completes electrical/optical conversion on an optical network. Figure 9-2 shows the structure of an optical module.
1. Handle |
2. Receiver |
3. Transmitter |
4. Shell |
5. Label |
6. Dust plug |
7. Spring |
8. Connector |
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