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Arbor Scientific Fiber Optics Communication Apparatus

Fiber Optics Communication Apparatus

Item #92-5310
$695.00 Bundle Discount

See how light carries information through optical fiber

The Fiber Optics Communication Apparatus puts the exciting intersection of physics and modern technology on full display. This rugged, self-contained system allows students to build, observe, and analyze a working fiber optics communication link, making abstract ideas about light, signals, and data transmission tangible and engaging.

With full experimental details included, the Fiber Optics Communication Apparatus offers a powerful, hands-on way to explore light-based communication and the physics behind today’s information technologies.

Why Teachers Love the Fiber Optics Communication Apparatus
  • Real-world relevance: Demonstrates the same principles used in modern communication networks.
  • All-in-one system: Includes transmitter, receiver, optical fiber, and experimental guidance.
  • Highly visual: Uses visible red light so students can actually see the signal traveling through the fiber.
  • Flexible investigations: Supports both qualitative demonstrations and quantitative measurements.
Product Details

How the Fiber Optics Communication Apparatus Works

  • Signal generation: The transmitter modulates a visible red light signal using either a variable-frequency audio tone or a 250 kHz square wave for speed-of-light investigations.
  • Light transmission: The modulated light travels through polymer optical fiber—students can use either the 5 m or 20 m sheathed fiber to explore distance effects.
  • Signal reception: The receiver converts the light signal back into an electrical signal.
  • Output and analysis:
    • A variable-gain amplifier and built-in loudspeaker allow students to hear the transmitted signal.
    • Monitoring sockets enable direct connection to an oscilloscope for waveform analysis.
  • Visual confirmation: At low modulation frequencies (around 1 Hz), the pulsing beam is visible, clearly demonstrating the fiber optics principle.

Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.

Product Specifications

What's Included:

1 x Transmitter unit

1 x Receiver unit

1 x 5m Fiber optic cable

1 x 20m Fiber optic cable

1 x Instructions for use

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