[time-nuts] inexpensive fiber optic distribution

[ed breya]

I'd recommend that fiber-optic transmission should be used where it has 
definite advantages, such as long distance, for galvanic isolation, or 
in serious EMC situations. It's fun to experiment with for all kinds of 
things, but it has no advantage over traditional wiring/cable for signal 
routing in a lab with "normal" operating and distance requirements.

I don't see much point (other than the fun of fooling around with it) in 
the added complexity, versus the usual, simple, cabling that gets the 
job done. Also remember, you pay a noise penalty in the conversion of 
electrical signals to light and back.

Ed