Dispersion in Optical Fibers

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Which phenomenon causes distortion for both digital and analog transmission along optical fibers?

  • Reflection
  • Attenuation
  • Dispersion (correct)
  • Refraction

What does fiber dispersion result in?

  • Digital signal enhancement
  • Optical pulse narrowing
  • Optical pulse broadening (correct)
  • Analog signal degradation

What does signal dispersion limit in optical fiber communication systems?

  • Signal strength
  • Transmission distance
  • Data encryption
  • Maximum possible bandwidth (correct)

What condition must be met for no overlapping of light pulses on an optical fiber link?

<p>The digital bit rate must be less than the reciprocal of the broadened pulse duration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for the broadened pulse duration due to dispersion on the channel?

<p>Ï„ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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