Tag: Fiber optic communication

The term "DV for fiber" presents a significant confusion, stemming from two vastly different scientific and consumer contexts. While many might search for how to calculate nutritional Daily Value (%DV) for dietary fiber on a food label, others, in a mistaken query, might combine the aerospace concept of Delta-V (Δv) with the unrelated term "fiber". This article clarifies both interpretations to resolve this common ambiguity.

Over 400,000 Americans require dialysis, with Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) providing a popular home-based treatment option. However, in technology, APD refers to a completely different device: an Avalanche Photodiode, a highly sensitive light detector. This article clarifies how APD works in both of these distinct and important applications.