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Optical communication technology
Since optical fiber transmission is part of the infrastructure of society, its significance may not be apparent to users. However, if you place an international call over the Pacific of the Alantic Ocean, you may experience surprisingly clear communication due to optical Pulse Code Modulation (PCM). That is due to optical fiber transmission.
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