FOCON/34-fiber optical network for voice and data

Abstract

A family of fiber-optic local area networks (LANs) intended to meet future requirements for naval and land-based applications was developed. High-speed transmission, flexibility, the ability to transmit data, voice and narrowband video and an excellent survivability were the main aims envisaged. The first product of this family was FOCON/8 (fiber optical communication network-8 Mb/s) which has been installed on the new M-frigates of the Royal Dutch Navy. Based on the experience gained from FOCON/8, an even more sophisticated system, FOCON/34 (fiber optical communication network-34 Mb/s) is under development.<>