Question Bank
Question Bank
Question Bank
18. Explain the significance of V number A multimode SIF with core diameter
80 }Lm and relative index difference n is 1.5% is operating at a wave
length of 0.85 pm. If core refractive index is 1.48, calculate the
normalized frequency for fiber and the number of guided modes.
19. State and explain Total Internal reflection.
20. What is `V number ? Explain its significance.
21. Differentiate SI fiber from GI fiber.
(i)
(ii)
Critical angle ; (ii) Critical ray ; (iii) Acceptance cone ; (iv) Vnumber.
31. What is ISI in optical fibers ? Explain the effect of ISI in fibers with neat
sketches.
32. Explain the significance of V-number. Write mode volume expressions for
single mode and multimode fiber.
33. Define Acceptance cone.
34. Explain the concept of mode coupling in optical fiber.
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35. Explain the following : (i) Total Internal Deflection ; (ii) Snell's law ; (iii)
N-number.
36. Explainthe propagation of waves in cylidrical fiber.Derive the expression
for modes in cylindrical fiber
Module 2
1. Enumerate the types of Fibre coupling methods.
2. Describe the different types of fibre joints. Compare their characteristics.
3. What are the loss of signal attenuation mechanisms
in a fiber ?
Responsivity.
(ii)
7. Define inter modal dispersion. Derive an expression for rms pulse width for a
rectangular pulse propagating in a multimode step index Fiber.
8. What is the dispersion ? What are the different types of dispersion ? Explain how
intermodal dispersion restricts bit rate ?
9. Briefly describe the main component parts of an Optical Fiber Cable.
10. What is ISI in optical fibers ? Explain with a neat sketch.
11. Differentiate connectors from optical splicers.
12. Differentiate Intermodal dispersion from Intramodal dispersion. Derive an
expression for r.m.s. pulse broadening in single mode step Index fibers.
13. Explain any two permanent splicing and two semi-permanent splicing, techniques
with neat diagrams.
14. Discuss the attenuation in single mode and multimode optical fibers. Derive an
expression for attenuation.
15. Or
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16. Explain the principle of any three optic fiber splicers with neat sketches.
17. Write notes about optic fiber connectors.
18. Write the concept of dispersion limit in optical fibers.
19. Distinguish between a splice and a connector. How can one avoid loss due to
Frenel reflection at a joint?
20. Explain the following :(i)
(ii)
Module 3
1. Compare the characteristics of PIN diode and APD.
2. Explain with diagrams the construction, principle of operation and characteristics
of LASER diode
3. Write the principle of operation of LASER. Discuss the different types of
LASERS.
4. Enumerate and explain the requirements of an Optical source.
5. Differentiate PIN diode from LED.
6. Write notes on :
a. APD Principle.
b. Lensing schemes for coupling improvement.
7. Enumerate and explain the requirements of an Ideal Optical Source.
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Module 4
1. Discuss the required characteristics of optical amplifiers.
2. What are the advantages of optical amplifiers ?
3. What is ASE ? Explain. Write notes about SOA.
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Module 5
1. Explain the steps involved in the design of a fibre optical link.
2. What are link power budget and rise time budget analysers ?
3. Explain link power budget and rise time budget analysis.
4. Give an account of Wavelength routing networks
5. Give an account of Wavelength switching networks
6. Write brief notes on
a. Network Protection and survivability
b. Long Haul systems