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FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION

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Instructions to the candidates :

1) Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4.
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Q1) a) Using simple ray theory, describe the mechanism for the transmission of
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light within an optical fiber. With the help of suitable diagram discuss
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what is meant by the acceptance angle and numerical aperture of the
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b) A manufacturer wishes to make a silica-core, step-index fiber with V = 75

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and a numerical aperture NA = 0.30 to be used at 820 nm. If n1 = 1.458.

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c) Describe with the aid of simple ray diagrams. the MMSI and SMSI fiber.
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Q2) a) Explain the key elements of the optical fiber communication system with
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neat diagram and identify the three transmission windows on the fiber
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attenuation curve. [6]

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b) The mean optical power launched into an optical fiber link is 1,5 mW and
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the fiber has an attenuation of 0.5dB/Km. Determine the maximum possible

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link length without repeaters when the minimum mean optical power level
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required at the detector is 2W. [4]

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c) Classify and explain the various loss mechanisms in optical fibers. [5]
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Q3) a) The radiative and nonradiative recombination lifetimes of the minority

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carriers in the active region of a double heterojunction LED are 60 ns and

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emission of light from an LED. State useful properties of LED to be used

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Q4) a) Explain the following terms [5]
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i) Absorption

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b) Compare LED with LASER w.r.t. following points: [5]
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i) Output Power
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ii) Wavelength spacing

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