Paper Id: Roll No.

SECTION C
A.K. Technical University
3. Attempt any one part of the following: 7 x 1 = 7
Centre Code & Name: [360] [GITM, Lucknow]
(a) Explain the operation of the arrayed-waveguide.
M.Tech (EC) 1st Sem. Pre-Semester Examination
(b) Explain Long-Haul systems?
(Academic Session 2019-20)(Odd Semester)
Subject Code: MTEC-021
4. Attempt any one part of the following: 7 x 1 = 7
OPTICAL COMMUNICATION
(a) Compare the performance and applications of EDFA versus SOA.
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70 (b) What is pre-compensation technique ? Explain any Two techniques

5. Attempt any one part of the following: 7 x 1 = 7

SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief.
a . Differentiate between step index and graded index fiber.
b. Distinguish SONET and SDH.
c. State the concept of WDM.
d. Write about wavelength planning.
e. Discuss the principle of operation of couplers.
f. What are the advantages of EDFA?
g. What are the major advantages of the coherent systems?
(a) What is ATM? Explain structure of ATM cell.
(b) Explain Next generation optical Internets.
(2×7=14)
6. Attempt any one part of the following: 7 x 1 = 7
(a) Compare TDMA and CDMA.
(b) Write the concept of subcarrier modulation and multiplexing
7. Attempt any one part of the following: 7 x 1 = 7
(a) Explain Coherent optical fiber Systems with diagram.
(b) What is crosstalk and reduction of crosstalk explain it.

SECTION B

2. Attempt any three of the following: (7x3=21)

a). Write short notes on propagation in nonlinear media.

b) Explain SONET/SDH topology? Also provide its data rates.
c) What are the underlying principles of the WDM techniques?
d) Explain Raman amplifier? Also give its working and characteristics.
e) Explain soliton based communication systems