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AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & MARINE /// WHITE PAPER PAGE 5 Copper and fiber will coexist in most applications. Each brings specific advantages, from the comfortable familiarity of copper to the high-bandwidth capabilities of fiber over longer distances. As systems are challenged to offer users a seamless experience in handling data, video, infrared imaging and other bandwidth-hungry processes, both optical and copper connectivity must ensure that the end-to-end solution can accommodate production breaks in the path. The good news is that both technologies continue to evolve and give designers new options in meeting ever-increasing data loads. Author's Bio Earle Olson is business development manager for high speed/bandwidth solutions for TE Connectivity's Global Aerospace, Defense, and Marine business unit. Earle has more than 30 years' experience in the electronics and fiber interconnect industry, specializing in rugged fast protocol solutions, high-speed/high- bandwidth solutions, fiber and copper based systems, box-to-box, internal to the box, and active optics blended with high-speed copper assemblies. te.com Legal. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo) and Tyco Electronics are trademarks of the TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies and its licensors. While TE Connectivity has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document, TE Connectivity does not guarantee that it is error-free, nor does TE Connectivity make any other representation, warranty or guarantee that the information is accurate, correct, reliable or current. TE Connectivity reserves the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE Connectivity expressly disclaims all implied warranties regarding the information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE Connectivity for the latest dimensions and design specifications. Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company. All Rights Reserved.9-1773465-3 6/12 Original © 2012