Department of Electronics and Telecommunication.
Subject: Optical Network and Satellite Communication (316332)
Question Bank
Unit-I, Unit-II and Unit-III
Prepared by: Prof. S.A. Agarkar
Subject teacher
Unit 1: Basics of Optical fiber communication.
2 Marks:
1)Draw constructional sketch of an optical fiber cable.
2)Define the term "Optical Band" and spot the bands used for communication.
3)Classify fiber optic cables based on the refractive index profile.
4)What are the advantages and disadvantages of the optical fiber? /State the advantages and
disadvantages of using fiber optic cables over traditional copper cables.
5)What is meant by refractive index of the material?
6)What is the energy of the single photon of the light whose λ=1550 nm in eV?
7)What are the conditions for total internal reflection?
8)State Snell’s Law.
9)Define–Numerical Aperture, Acceptance Angle, Critical Angle
10)Define–Relative Refractive Index Difference.
11) What is V number of a fiber?
12)What are the uses of optical fibers?
13)What is the necessity of cladding for an optical fiber?
14) What is step index fiber?
15)List the types of Optical connector.
16) Classify fiber optic cable on the basis i) Material used. Ii). Modes iii). Refractive index profile.
17) Write the applications of OFC in industrial and commercial field.
4-6 Marks:(Descriptive/Numerical/Analytical)
1)Draw the block diagram of a Fiber Optic Communication (FOC) system and describe the function of
each block. / Explain with neat diagram the elements of an optical fiber transmission link./ .Explain the
principle of optical data transmission showing signal processing elements at the transmit side as well as
receiver side.
2)Differentiate between single-mode and multi-mode fibers with neat sketch.
4)Describe the step-by-step procedure for fusion splicing with neat sketch.
5)A step index fiber has the normalized frequency of 26.6 at 1300 nm. If the core radius is 25 m, find the
numerical aperture.
6) A silica optical fiber with a large core diameter has a core refractive index of1.5 and a Cladding
refractive index of 1.47. Determine the acceptance angle in air for the fiber.
7)Assume that there is a glass of refractive index1.5surrounded by air. Find the critical and incidence
angle.
8)The relative refractive index difference for an optical fiber is 1%. Determine the critical angle at the
core cladding interface if the core refractive index is 1.46. Draw the structures of single and multimode
step index fibers and graded index fiber with their typical dimensions.
9)Calculate the numerical aperture, cut-off parameter and number of modes supported by a fiber having
µ1(core) = 1.54, µ2(cladding) = 1.5, core radius 25µm and operating wavelength 1300nm.
10). Explain the phenomenon of total internal reflection using Snell’s law.
11) Compare step index from graded index fibers. (any six points)
12) Calculate the cutoff wavelength of a single mode fiber with core radius of 4m and index difference=
0.003
13)For a fiber with core refractive index of 1.54 and fractional refractive index difference of
[Link] its numerical aperture.
14) Draw frequency spectrum for optical communication and explain.
15)Draw the structures of single and multimode step index fibers and graded index fiber with their typical
dimensions and explain any one.
16) Explain the wave propagation in Step-Index (SI) and Graded-Index (GI) fibers with diagrams.
17) Describe the properties and characteristics of optical fibers.
Unit 2: Optical Communication Systems
2 Marks:
1)List any four types of optical splitters.
2)Define the Q-factor in optical receivers.
3)State any two specifications of the IEEE 802.3z Ethernet standard.
4)What is an optical coupler and what are its main functions?
5) Define the parameters "Excess Loss" and "Insertion Loss" in optical couplers.
6)Give the applications of optical splitter.
7)Write the performance parameters of LED.
4-6 Marks:
1)Explain the construction and working principle and characteristics of the Edge Emitting LED (ELED)
with suitable diagram.
2)Compare PIN photodiodes and Avalanche Photo Diodes (APD). (Any six points)
3)Describe the working of an optical isolator and circulator with neat sketch.
4)Explain the basic applications and working of Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFA) with neat
sketch.
5)Draw and explain the "Eye Diagram" and its significance in BER analysis.
6)Describe with neat sketch construction and working of PIN photo diode.
7)Explain the construction and working of Edge emitter LASER with neat labeled diagram.
Unit 3: Optical Theory and Losses
2 Marks:
1)List four types of losses in optical fiber.
2) Name two main causes of attenuation (loss) in optical fibers.
3) Define attenuation in optical fiber and state its unit.
4-6 Marks:
1)Explain Rayleigh scattering and absorption losses in detail.
2)Describe the concept of modal and chromatic dispersion in fibers.
3) Explain types of attenuation (Absorption, Scattering, Bending Losses).
4)Describe Dispersion (Chromatic, PMD) and their management/compensation techniques.
5)Describe with neat sketch working of OTDR. / Draw the block diagram of an Optical Time Domain
Reflectometer (OTDR) and explain its working/applications.
6) Illustrate modal dispersion loss. Where it occurs and how it can be controlled.?
Needed to be focused while attempting questions:
● Draw Diagrams: Always use neat, labeled sketches (ex. Block diagram/circuit
diagram/schematic/ wherever applicable)
● Calculations: Show steps for numerical problems ([Link], Critical Angle).
● Comparisons: Use tables for differences (ex. LED vs Laser, Fusion vs Mechanical Splice).
● Definitions: Be precise with definitions for key terms/words. (ex. Optical fiber, Snell’s law)