Design of Optical Fiber Communication

Experiments using Simulation Software

Parshwa Dama Akshay Shinde
Department of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Department of Electronics and telecommunications Engineering
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information K.J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information
Technology.
Technology
parshwa.dama@somaiya.edu
shinde.ad@somaiya.edu

Hrishikesh Maniyar
Department of Electronics and
Telecommunications Engineering
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and
Information Technology.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
h.maniyar@somaiya.edu
Zainuddin Parkar
Department of Electronics and
Telecommunications Engineering
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and
Information Technology.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Zainuddin.p@somaiya.edu
Dr. Anamika Singh
Professor, Electronics and
Telecommunications Department,
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering
and Information Technology, Mumbai
India.
anamika@somaiya.edu

II. PROBLEM STATEMENT

Abstract -Digital fiber optic communication systems address
modulation and detection methods for high spectral
efficiency and cogency against transmission impairments
and are an inherent part of modern communication
systems. This paper outlines the design of an open-source
tool to perform optical fiber experiments on MATLAB,
promoting a greater understanding of optical fiber
communication. The tool can be extended by adding
experiments. Setting up optical communication systems
may be expensive, making its installation in educational
institutes unlikely. This tool provides a free alternative to
deliver a similar experience to students, enabling possible
widespread learning of optical systems in educational
institutions. The proposed objective of the project is to
design and analyze the simulation model of various modes
of optical fiber communication systems using MATLAB
and visualize and interact with it using Graphical User
Interfaces.
Technical keywords: optical communication, transmission
I. INTRODUCTION
The proposed goal of this project is to design studies and
analyze the simulation model of an optical Fiber
Communication System using MATLAB. This project
simulates different models of optical fiber communication
through a user-friendly GUI.
Fiber-optic communication is a method of transmitting data
from one place to another by sending pulses of light through
an optical fiber. The light forms an electromagnetic carrier
wave that is modulated to carry data. Fiber is lodged over
electrical signals when high bandwidth, long-distance
transmission, or immunity to electromagnetic interference are
required.
In the current scenario, optical fiber experiment kits are extremely
expensive, thereby restricting colleges and other institutes from
purchasing optical fiber kits for teaching and experimentation.
Solutions
1. MATLAB Web app server:
The system includes an application consists of a server and
multiple pages for Simulink experiments. The server runs
MATLAB Web App Server uses web applications compiled
and packaged via MATLAB's Web App Compiler. The user
can select and simulate various experiments from the server.
These experiments include:
* Study of propagation and bending loss.
* Study of LED parameters.
* Study of LASER characteristics.
* Study of EDFA properties
2. HTML based GUI model:
This method was selected due to its numerous advantages over
locally installed applications. Since most of the computation is
performed on the server, the web application is not reliant on
consumer hardware. Since it runs on web browsers, it can be run
on any device, including mobile phones, tablet computers, laptops,
and desktop systems. One of the most important features,
however, is portability. The simulations can be carried out on any
system without the necessity for download and installation of any
software.

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 III. ORIGIN AND OBJECTIVE OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
In this time where the internet, data transmission and video
calling are dominating, the development of faster data rates is
crucial, and optical fiber systems are bound to play a very
important role in the future. This requires the production of
engineers with a relevant skillset. But the cost of optical fiber
kits for experiments and learning is a hindrance to education.
A GUI-based simulation tool is an excellent way to resolve
this issue and bridge the gap between industry needs and the
existing skillset.
IV. PROPOSED MODEL

Figure 3: Digital Output

2) 3) MATLAB GUI Model: - While the model is

Figure 1: Basic Proposed Model
created on Simulink, the formulae must run in the
background, eliminating the need to modify and
edit code to run the simulations. It creates a cleaner
visual look and allows a user unfamiliar with
programming to use the system with ease. By using
GUI layout various functions like pushbuttons ,edit
box can be created and by using callback function
it can be called to perform the function. The system
uses MATLAB GUI libraries to creates input
forms and shows a basic GUI model for
propagation loss.

The optical fiber simulation relies on a model as shown in the

above figure, with the help of the basic formula for propagation
loss. It produces both analog and digital outputs. It displays the
analog output in a graphical form and the digital output in a
tabular form.
1)Analog Output: Fig. 2 denotes the analog output of the
propagation loss model. This analog output allows the user to
observe the output accurately. The x-axis denotes the kilometer
range while the y-axis denotes the power. It helps the user to
understand the inversely proportional relationship between
power and distance. The above model is created using
mathematical blocks of Simulink.

Figure 4: GUI Model

Figure 4 shows the GUI-based model for the propagation

loss. It consists of an input box and a 'Run' button. After
entering a value and pressing the 'Run' button, the calculation
of the output takes place in the backend. The output is shown
to the user in a graphical and digital form.
3) MATLAB WEB APP SERVER: -
Another important component of the system is the server. The
server allows the sharing of experiments and restricts their
unlicensed usage. It utilizes the MATLAB web app server. which
supports the hosting of Simulink experiments. The server also
provides access control. It allows the administrator of the server to
Figure 2 : Analog Output Bending Loss
check the users and control the access of individual users.
1) 2) Digital Output: - While observing the output in an
analog fashion can give the individual a brief idea about
the characters, obtaining the exact reading can be difficult.
Therefore, getting a precise reading also plays an
important role in optical fiber communication. The system
creates output in a digital form where the user can get the
exact reading of the experiment.

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 II) Installation is easy and free.
III) It is platform-independent, allowing its usage on most
devices.

VIII. FUTURE SCOPE

I) Long-distance optical fiber error can be easily resolved.

II) Setup is not that expensive and therefore user friendly

III) It can be used by student level through software so that

there could be an advancement in the study.

Figure 5 shows the control panel of the MATLAB web app IX. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION
server. It has the following functions as described by the labels: Results: Refer figure 2,3,4
a) Allows the server to start and stop Conclusion: Therefore from this project, users can use
optical fiber experiments from a remote location.
b) Allows the admin to visit the homepage where all
experiments are stored X. REFERENCES
c) Allows admin to add new experiments in server
1.
MATLAB Compiler.
d) Gives detailed information about experiments opened John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'' Fiber-Optic Communications
by the user Systems'', Third Edition,2002.
Nick Massa,'' FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTONICS '',
e) E, F, G labels are predefined by the MATLAB server 2000.
station. Gerd Keiser, ''OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS
V. NEED OF PROJECT ESSENTIONS '', 2004.
Mohammad Azadeh, ''Fiber Optic Engineering '', 2009.
1. There is shortage of user-friendly labs available for Emmett Ientilucci,'' Fundamentals of Fiber Optics '',1993.
learning Optical Fiber Communication. John M Senior ,”OPTICAL FIBER
2. This project would help the users to enter the value as COMMUNICATIONS PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE”
per their requirement.
ACKNOWLEGDEMENT
VI. APPLICATIONS
The authors would like to thank the committee for
1. All hardware-based components of optical fiber can organizing this technical paper competition, as this event has
be simulated.
created a great rapport among the students as well as it has
2. Optical Receiver can be designed and analyzed before inculcated the feeling of new innovative research ideas
implementing on a practical basis.
among the young minds. Also, the authors would like to thank
3. To provide remote-admittance to Labs in various
our guide Dr Anamika Singh who helped us and showed us
fields of Science and Engineering. These virtual laboratories
the guiding light in preparing this.
would help to students at any level of studies from
undergraduate student to research scholar.
4. To stimulate students to conduct experiments by
inducing their curiosity. This would help them in learning
basics as well as advanced concepts through this remote
experiments.
5. This models can be used for E-Learning.
VII. ADVANTAGES
I) Due to the absence of physical implementation, the cost of
production is low.

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