A timeline of innovation in Ethernet and optical technologies, and the memorable tech moments in between. In this infographic, you will see the history and evolution of both technologies, including major milestones for each. As optical and Ethernet technologies continue to evolve and grow, it seems certain that they will become both more a part of each other, and more a part of our lives.
The history of optical and Ethernet
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