UNIT: I OPTICAL NETWORKING COMPONENTS

UNIT: I OPTICAL NETWORKING COMPONENTS

Part B (16 marks for each question)

1. Draw the structure and explain the operation of directional couplers.       (16)
2. Explain the operation of isolators with diagrams.                           (16)
3. a). Explain the operation of multiplexers in detail.                                       (8)

b). Draw the structure of Fabry-Perot filter and explain its operation.         (8)

    4.   Write in detail about multilayer dielectric thin film filter.                             (16)

    5.   Explain in detail the Mach-Zehnder Interferometer with diagrams.           (16)

    6.   Write in detail about arrayed waveguide gratings.                     (16)

    7.   Explain Acousto Optic Tunable filter in detail.                            (16)

    8.   Write in detail the operation of EDFA.                                  (16)

    9.   Explain the various switch architectures in detail.                   (16)

   10.  Elaborate the various optical switch technologies.                   (16)

   11.  With diagrams explain the various wavelength conversion techniques.   (16)