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The document covers key concepts in optical communications, including the advantages and disadvantages of fiber optic systems, principles of light propagation, and various optical laws. It discusses different types of fibers, light sources, and components of optical communication links, along with their characteristics and performance parameters. Additionally, it addresses important topics such as attenuation, dispersion, and the significance of link power budgets.

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OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS

Unit IV

1. State and explain the advantages and disadvantages of fiber optic communication systems.
2. State and explain in brief the principle of light propagation.
3. Define following terms with respect to optical laws.
A) Reflection, B) Refraction, C) Refractive index
4. Define following terms with respect to optical laws.
A) Snell’s law, B) Critical angle , C) Total internal reflection (TIR)
5. Explain the acceptance cone of a fiber.
6. Define numerical aperture and state its significance.
7. Briefly explain about Step index fiber.
8. Briefly explain about Graded index fiber
9. Briefly explain about Single mode step index fiber
10. Briefly explain about Multimode step index fiber
11. Briefly explain about Multimode graded index fiber.
12. Write short notes on attenuation and absorption in a optical fiber.
13. Write short notes on Scattering and bending losses in a optical fiber.
14. Write short notes on modal dispersion in a optical fiber.
15. Write short notes on Chromatic dispersion.
16. Write short notes on Waveguide dispersion.
17. Write short notes on Mode field Diameter (MFD) and Polarization Mode Dispersion
(PMD)

Unit V

1. List the characteristics of light sources required in optical communication.


2. Describe the construction and working of LED.
3. Explain the structure of surface emitting and edge emitting LEDs.
4. Compare the performance parameters of surface emitting LED and edge emitting LED.
5. Deduce the expression at internal quantum efficiency and internally generated optical power for
LED. From this expression how external efficiency and power is calculated?
6. Explain the principle of laser action. Explain also the spontaneous and stimulated emission
process.
7. Explain the structure of Fabry-Perot resonator.
8. Explain the structure of DFB laser diode.
9. Compare the parameters of LED and LASER.
10. With a proper sketch briefly explain the structure of PIN diode.
11. Explain the following term relating to PIN photodiode with proper expressions. i) Cut-
off wavelength. ii) Quantum efficiency. iii) Responsivity.
12. Explain the structure and principle of working of APD.
13. Compare the performance parameters of PIN and APD.
14. In an optical fiber communication link, list the different components and their characteristics to the
considered for selecting it.
15. Briefly explain the importance at link power budget. How the loss is calculated, explain with optical
power loss model?
16. Explain the rise-time budget analysis with its basic elements that contributes to system rise time.
17. What is the significance of system consideration in point - to – point fiber links.

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