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OPTICAL INPUT [2 records]

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Record 1 2002-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Components
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

[An input which] transmits the optical signal down glass fiber and provides a locking bayonet connector.

OBS

This is a non-electrical connection which eliminates the possibility of ground noise between components.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants électroniques
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
CONT

[...] l'entrée optique est protégée par un petit capuchon noir. Elle permet de recevoir en numérique, via un câble optique, le signal provenant de multiples appareils dotés de ce type de connecteur.

Spanish

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Record 2 1984-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lasers and Masers
  • Optics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Masers et lasers
  • Optique

Spanish

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