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Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of LDs and LEDs. Advantages Disadvantages More expensive compare to light emitting diodes Higher temperature;shorter lifespan compare to light emitting diodes Light emitting diodes short distance compare to laser diodes
More focused radiation pattern;smaller fiber Much higher radiant power;longer span Faster ON,OFF time;higher bit rates possible Monochromatic light; reduces dispersion Laser diodes is for long distances compare to light emitting diode Light emitting diodes is cheap, simple durable compare to laser diodes.
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