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Which phenomenon causes distortion for both digital and analog transmission along optical fibers?
Which phenomenon causes distortion for both digital and analog transmission along optical fibers?
- Reflection
- Attenuation
- Dispersion (correct)
- Refraction
What does fiber dispersion result in?
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?
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?
What condition must be met for no overlapping of light pulses on an optical fiber link?
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What is another term for the broadened pulse duration due to dispersion on the channel?
What is another term for the broadened pulse duration due to dispersion on the channel?
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