Plastic Optical Fibres Plactical Applications Institutional author: Club des Fibres Optiques Plastiques (CFOP), France. ".an excellent introduction to the versitility and simplicity of POF application". Michel Bourdinaud, Chairperson CFOP Plastic optical fibres (POFs) are now being used succesfully in a wide range of applications; from lighting and flourescent decoration to local network connections, image guides and sensors. In this decision-support manual CFOP - the French association of manufacturers and industrial users of plastic optical fibres - highlight the weight, cost and technical advantages of these versatile materials. Includes An inventory of the leading high-calibre POF equipment and components Details of the performance characteristics of POF Full explanation of POF connection Instructions for POF installation including lighting and short distance data transmissionA new practical first-hand guide to plastic optical fibres (POF) for engineers written by POF users and manufacturers.