Presentations focus on the market for this exciting technology, including drivers for the growth of the optoelectronics industry. Key roadmaps from around the globe are presented. Key U.S. Government funding activities and policies to promote the development of the optoelectronics industry are addressed by a group of distinguished presenters. Photonics are active and passive components that comprise the optical path. Packaging and assembly includes the device, module, board, and subsystem levels.
Optical fiber is the alternative to copperwire used to carry signals for voice and data.
The use of photons instead of electrons to transmit communication signals offers significantly greater bandwidth and speed. The basic concept is to take an optical signal and transmit it for a long distance then receive the signal in a much faster more economical method than other means.