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Experiment NO 9

The document outlines an experiment to study the input and output characteristics of LED and laser sources using an EDCOM module. It details the apparatus, theory, and procedure for measuring optical output power against drive current, as well as optical fiber connector loss. The conclusion emphasizes the demonstration of attenuation and dispersion phenomena in optical fiber communication systems.

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Experiment NO 9

The document outlines an experiment to study the input and output characteristics of LED and laser sources using an EDCOM module. It details the apparatus, theory, and procedure for measuring optical output power against drive current, as well as optical fiber connector loss. The conclusion emphasizes the demonstration of attenuation and dispersion phenomena in optical fiber communication systems.

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NOUMAN AHMED
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Experiment NO.

09

Study Input and Output Characteristics of Led and Laser Using EDCOM
Module
Objective

a) To study LED sources and LASER sources characterization.


b) To study attenuation for LED sources and LASER
sources. Apparatus

1. EDCOM kit
2. Fiber reel (Fiber type: Graded Index Multi-mode fiber, Size: 62.5/125/250 m)
3. ST connector
4. Patch cords

Theory

EDCOM Kit: The equipment is designed to demonstrate the principles and effects of both
attenuation and dispersion phenomena in optical fiber communication systems. A graded index
optical fiber is chosen for the fiber link as requirement is that the dispersion of the optical fiber
link must be sufficiently high (resulting in a low system bandwidth) to be compatible with
laboratory equipment (i.e.a 50MHz oscilloscope).

➀Modulation ON/OFF ➄Drive Current Displays ➈Received Power Display


➁Sine/Square Select ➅LED Output ➉Receiver Signal BNC
➂Sine Frequency Control ➆Laser Output
➃DC Bias Controls ➇Photo receiver
Details of equipment

The OPTOSCI Fiber Optic Communications Educator Kit consists of the following hardware
elements:
• An 850nm, ST receptacle, light emitting diode (LED) transmitter with adjustable drive current
and modulation signal input. The drive current (in mA) is displayed on an integral panel meter.
The rms spectral line width of the source is 30nm. (The maximum drive current and maximum
modulation amplitude which can be applied to the LED is limited internally.)
• A 785nm, ST receptacle, laser diode transmitter with adjustable drive current and modulation
signal input. The drive current (in mA) is displayed on an integral panel meter. The rms spectral
line width of the laser at its operational current is approximately 1nm. (The maximum drive
current and maximum modulation amplitude which can be applied to the Laser Diode is limited
internally.)
• Two reels (approximately 1 km and 2 km in length) of graded index 62.5μm core
diameter silica multimode fiber with ST connected output leads. The numerical aperture (NA) of
the fiber is 0.275 and its effective group refractive index is 1.497.
• 1m ST connected graded index 62.5μm core diameter silica multimode fiber
patch cord (a spare patch cord is also supplied).
• One ST receptacle Si pin photodiode receiver with a 50Ω BNC output port. The detected
optical power (in μW) is displayed on an integral panel meter.
• A waveform generator which can be switched between a 4MHz square wave pulse generator
with a fast rise time, and a variable frequency (1 to 28 MHz) sine wave generator. The waveform
generator has a separate enable/disable switch and the output signal is available via a 50Ω BNC
output port. The output signal for both waveform is 10V pk-pk maximum.
• One bulkhead ST connector.
• An integrated power supply (on/off switch at the rear of the unit) and all required electrical
interconnects, 50Ω BNC cables and a BNC T-piece connector.
• A two channel laboratory oscilloscope with a minimum bandwidth of 50MHz
and a time base which can display at least 5ns/div. This is the minimum
requirement to perform the rise time measurements.
Procedure and observation

Comparison of LED and Laser Diode Characteristics:


Optical Output Power against Drive Current
1. Connect the 1m fiber patch cord between the LED (note the number on the end
of the patch cord) and the Photo receiver, record the detected optical power at the
receiver as a function of the drive current
2. Repeat the power out versus drive current
measurements for the Laser Diode source (remembering
to follow the safety precautions).
Optical Fiber Connector Loss
In this experiment the optical loss at a bulkhead ST connector is determined. The
connector loss is determined following transmission through fiber reel #1 to
establish an equilibrium mode distribution in the fiber. Connect the LED
transmitter to the receiver using fiber reel #1 and record the detected power. Now
determine the optical loss resulting from the use of a fiber connector in the
system by inserting the bulkhead ST fiber connector and 1mpatchcord between
the end of fiber reel #1 and the receiver.
Repeat the measurement of connector loss using the Laser Diode source.

For LED source


S.NO. Current (mA) Power( W)with Power( W)with fiber Power( W)w
fiber reel #1 reel #1 & ST ith fiber
connector reel #2 & ST
connector
Laser source
S.NO. Current (mA) Power( W)with Power( W)with Power( W)w
fiber reel #1 fiber ith fiber reel
reel #1 & ST #2 & ST
connector connector

Conclusion
The equipment demonstrate the principles and effects of both attenuation and
dispersion phenomena in optical fiber communication systems.

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