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INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Explain the elements of an optical fiber transmission link with the functional description of each block.
7 M
1 (b) Mention the advantages and applications of optical fiber communications.
7 M

2 (a) Compare step index fibers and graded index fibers.
7 M
2 (b) Compare Ray theory and Electromagnetic mode theory for light propagation through fiber.
7 M
2 (c) Explain the fiber fabrication technique along with the schematic of a fiber drawing apparatus.
7 M

3 (a) Explain the principle, characteristics and operation of avalanche photodiode.
7 M
3 (b) List the types of Light Emitting Diodes used in optical system and explain any one of them with required figure.
7 M
3 (c) Discuss the various dispersion mechanisms that contribute to pulse broadening during the fiber transmission.
7 M
3 (d) Discuss briefly the distributed-feedback(DFB) laser diode with neat sketch.
7 M

4 (a) Write the differences between LEDs and LASERs.
7 M
4 (b) Discuss optical power loss model for a point to point link.
7 M
4 (c) What are Eye diagrams? Explain different eye pattern features with diagrams.
7 M
4 (d) Explain (1) fusion splicing, (2) V-grove splicing.
7 M

5 (a) Explain Semiconductor optical Amplifiers (SOAS).
7 M
5 (b) Write short notes on Synchronous Optical Fiber Networks(SONET).
7 M
5 (c) Explain Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) method with its benefits over other techniques.
7 M
5 (d) Write a brief note on Optical Couplers.
7 M



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