Optical Communications
Engineer high-capacity backbone networks using fiber optic cables and wavelength division multiplexing.
Core Topics
Fiber Optic WaveguidesChromatic and Polarization Mode DispersionWavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)Optical AmplifiersOptical Transceivers
Key Takeaways
- Calculate optical power loss and dispersion penalties
- Design Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) links
- Evaluate optical amplifiers (EDFA, Raman)
- Select appropriate laser sources and photodiodes