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Acousto Optic Tunable Filter (AOTF) Basics
Explore the basics of Acousto Optic Tunable Filters (AOTF), their operation in optical networks, and their application in Wavelength Selective Switches (WSS).
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Agile Optical Switch: Basics and Functions
Learn about agile optical switches, their functions in fiber optic systems, and their role in dynamically reconfiguring DWDM networks for enhanced service deployment.
AON vs PON: Active vs Passive Optical Networks Explained
Explore the differences between Active Optical Networks (AON) and Passive Optical Networks (PON), covering bandwidth, reliability, and cost.
Crosstalk in Fiber Optic Networks
Explore crosstalk in fiber optic networks: its definition, occurrence, and implications, particularly in WDM systems. Learn about far-end crosstalk and isolation techniques.
Dichroic Filter: Definition and Functionality
Explore the functionality of dichroic filters, precision color filters used in WDM networks to selectively pass or reflect specific wavelengths of light.
Fiber Fuse: Function and Basics Explained
Learn about fiber fuses, their function in fiber optic networks, and how they protect equipment from high optical intensity damage.
Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (OADM) Explained
Learn about Optical Add-Drop Multiplexers (OADMs), key components in WDM optical networks. Understand their function, architectures (parallel, serial, band drop), fixed vs reconfigurable types, and benefits.
Optical Circuit Switching vs. Burst Switching vs. Packet Switching
A comparison of optical circuit switching (OCS), optical burst switching (OBS), and optical packet switching (OPS), covering their functionalities, advantages, and disadvantages.
Optical Switches: Applications and Requirements
Explore the applications of optical switches in optical path provisioning, protection switching, packet networks, and modulation, focusing on their switching time and port requirements.
Optical Switching: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Types
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of optical switching technology, including reduced congestion, increased speed, and security, alongside installation complexities and limitations.
Optical Transceiver Explained: Function and Basics
Learn about optical transceivers, devices combining transmitter and receiver functions in fiber optic networks. Explore key features and related optical components.
Optical Wavelength Converters: Types and Methods
Explore optical wavelength converters: fixed/variable input/output types and optoelectronic, gating, interferometric, and wave mixing conversion methods used in WDM networks.
OSNR (Optical Signal to Noise Ratio) in Fiber Optics
Learn the fundamentals of Optical Signal to Noise Ratio (OSNR), its importance in optical networks, measurement techniques, and the OPS method.
PLC ROADM: Planar Lightwave Circuit ROADM Explained
Learn about PLC ROADM (Planar Lightwave Circuit ROADM), a key technology used in modern fiber optic networks. Understand its architecture and features.
RFoG: Radio Frequency over Glass Architecture
Explore RFoG (Radio Frequency over Glass) architecture, combining RF and fiber optics for efficient communication. Learn about its components, functionality, and applications.
ROADM Types: WB vs PLC vs WSS vs WXC
Explore the differences between WB, PLC, WSS, and WXC ROADM types used in fiber optic networks, including configurations, advantages, and disadvantages.
ROADM: Reconfigurable Optical Add Drop Multiplexer
Learn about ROADM (Reconfigurable Optical Add Drop Multiplexer) functionality, advantages, and its role in modern fiber optic communication systems.
ROSA vs TOSA: Understanding Fiber Optic Components
Learn about ROSA (Receiver Optical Sub Assembly) and TOSA (Transmission Optical Sub Assembly), key components in fiber optic networks, their functions, and how they convert optical and electrical signals.
Space Division Multiplexing (SDM): Advantages and Disadvantages
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of Space Division Multiplexing (SDM), a technology enhancing data transmission through spatial channels. Learn about capacity gains and challenges.
Top 10 Fiber Optic Interview Questions and Answers
This top 10 fiber optical interview questions and answers will help interviewee pass the job interview for position in optical domain requiring knowledge of FTTH, WDM, SDH and optical amplifiers etc.
Tunable Laser Basics: Function in Fiber Optics
Learn about tunable lasers, their function in fiber optic networks, and how they allow continuous adjustment of emission wavelength for optimal transmission.
Wavelength Blocker: Basics and Function in Fiber Optics
Learn about wavelength blockers in fiber optic networks, their function in ROADMs, and key features like channel equalization and ON/OFF switching.
Wavelength Selective Filtering (WSF) Basics
Understand the basics of Wavelength Selective Filtering (WSF) in fiber optic networks, including its use with optical filters.
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