Elec 3215 Fiber Optics

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Assignment 2

1. An examination question of 2006-07

(a) Name and describe three types of tunable lasers.
(b) Derive the threshold gain G of a Fabry Perot laser. Assume that the
reflectance of two end facet mirrors are R1 and R2, absorption coefficient is α
and laser length is L.

2 Draw the schematic diagram of a receiver and state the function of each
component used in the receiver in point form.

3. An examination question of 2004-05

Build a multi-channel optical MUX/DEMUX fiber communication network
for long haul application using the components listed below. Describe (in
point forms or short phrases) the functions and roles of each component in the
network.
Optical MUX, CW lasers, receivers, single mode fibers, electro-absorption
modulators, optical DEMUX and optical amplifiers.
(Note: You can propose any other components and state their functions and
roles if you consider these components can enhance the performance of the
network.)

4. An examination question of 2006-07

An optical network is required to design for low chirp and long haul
applications. There are 8 channels at the starting point and destination but a
single fiber is used in the transmission. Signal amplification is required
without converting the optical signal to electrical signal. The network also
includes add and drop signal in the routing.
Draw the schematic optical network. Name the optical components required
and draw the schematic transmitter and receiver module for this optical
network.

Assignment-2 (ELEC3215) 1