VIT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING M.

TECH Communication Engineering

Course Description
EEE536 Fiber Optic Communication Networks
L TPC Course Type Semester Offered Academic Year : : : : 3003 Program Core Winter 2011-2012

Course Description: This course aims at introducing the technological developments in the field of optical communication. It also introduces optical components and related network functions based on multi wavelength optical layers, with assignment& routing algorithms along with associated network architecture. The advanced topics on photonic packet switching, Optical Transport Network are also dealt. Prerequisite: EEE 621Modern Digital Communication Course Objectives: The objectives of this course is to : 1. Discuss the technology developments in Optical Communication with major emphasis on related theory/analysis of technical characteristics of Optical Fibre/Components, Systems and Network nodes to enable the design and selection of proper Functional modules/Building blocks intended for practical network applications Impart practical network knowledge based on Optical Communication Network Evolution viz. SONET in terms of Network Elements/Architecture, Network Management, Protection(Reliability),Synchronization . Introduce all- optical signal processing based on Optical components and related network functions based on Multi wavelength Optical layers, with Assignment& Routing algorithms along with associated Network architecture. Introduce advanced topics on Photonic packet switching, Optical Transport Network(OTN).

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Course Learning Outcomes and relationship with Program Outcomes: At the end of the course, students shall be able to: 1. Evaluate the technical requirements of Systems and identify the suitable Fibre, Transmitters, Receivers and associated system modules. (a ,c) 2. Evolve proper Network design for Short / Long distance Optical Communication links taking into consideration potential impairments/signal distortion. (c ,h) 3. Understand Optical Networks/Practices sufficient to motivate association with new Emerging Technologies/Optical Functional modules (e , i)

Course Objectives and Relationship with Program Outcomes (1= slightly, 2= moderately, 3= significantly) Measurement / Assessment methods: X= Examinations, T = Mini Projects / Assignments, Course Objectives Program Outcomes A Level 2: Comprehension 3 2.1. Identify the suitable Fibre, Transmitters, X, Receivers and associated T system modules. Level 3: Application 3.1. Apply proper Network design for Short / Long distance Optical Communication links Level 4: Analysis 4.1. Analyze Optical Networks sufficient to motivate association with new Emerging Technologies Course Topics: (Syllabus) Unit I : OPTICAL COMMUNICATION: Introduction/Overview: Communication- Technology evolutionary trends ( based on Capacity/distance, service, medium, spectrum.)Overview of Optical communication Wireless/ Optical Fibre communication for different network applications and system generations. Fibre optical digital multiplexing technologies (TDM-Asynchronous/Synchronous,WDM). Unit II : OPTICAL FIBRES: Optical fibres guiding theory and characterization. Signal degradation based on attenuation, dispersion and nonlinearities, FibreTypes,generations and applications. Overview of fibre manufacture, cables-Types/applications and Field practices (connectors,splicing,installation) considerations and accessories. Unit III: FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEMS: Analog and Digital fibre optic systems and associated Sources/Transmitters and Detectors/Receivers .Link impairment considerations and system design.. 3 X 3 X, T 3 X, T 3 X 3 T B C D E F G H I J K

Regenerators applications and characterization. Fibre networks evolution as SONET/SDH and associated Integrated-Network Management, Protection, Synchronization features. Access, Metro and Core Networks and associated Architecture/Technologies (PON, IP, ETHERNET,). Unit IV: OPTICAL LAYER NETWORK: WDM based Multiwavelength- Optical networks and associated components.(passive,active)Optical amplifiers- theory, type, applications and usage considerations. Wavelength assignment and routing. Optical Network Elements(OADM,ROADM,CROSSCONNECT) Optical simulation practices and tools. Unit V : ALL OPTICAL TRANSPORT: Optical Transport network and associated Optical Network elements. Networks, services and protocols. New Optical signal processing -OTDM, Packet Switching.

Text Books: . T1.Gerd Keiser, Optical Fiber Communications McGraw-Hill, 4th Edition, 2008. Reference Books: R1. Djafar k.mynbaev and Lowell.l.scheiner, Fiber optic communication Technology,pearson education ,2006 R2. Rajiv Ramasami and kumar sivarajan, Optical networks -2nd edition morgan Kaufmann publishers 2002 R3. John M. Senior, Optical fiber communication principles and practice, 2nd edition,PHI,2006 R4. Govind .P.Agrawal, Fiber optic communication system, 3rd edition John wiley and sons, 2002. . Class Schedule: Theory: Three 50-minute lectures per week.

Course Plan:
Sl.No, SemDate Lecture Topic Reference Material 1 2 2th Jan 2012 4th Jan 2012 Introduction Communication-Technology evolutionary trends (based on Capacity Based on service/medium/distance/spectrum Overview of Optical communication T1,R2 T1,R2

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5th Jan 2012 9th Jan 2012

T1,R2 T1,R2

11th Jan 2012

wireless/optical fiber communications for different applications digital multiplexing technologies (TDMASYNCHRONOUS -SYNCHRONOUS) WDM digital multiplexing technologies Optical fibers-step index, graded index, Guiding theory ,characterization. Signal degradation based on attenuation Dispersion-intramodal(material and waveguide) Dispersion-intermodal Nonlinearities (four wave mixing, scattering SRS and SBS) cable connectors, splices Overview of fiber manufacturing techniques (MCVD, PCVD) Analog and Digital fiber optic systems CAT-I Sources- LED Sources- LASERS/Transmitters Detectors PIN Detectors APD/Receivers Link impairment considerations system design Fiber networks evolution as SONET/SDH Regenerators T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2

12th Jan2012

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

18th Jan 2012 19th Jan 2012 23st Jan 2012 25nd Jan 2012 30th Jan 2012 6th Jan 2012 8th Feb 2012 9th Feb 2012

15 16

13th Feb 2012 15th Feb 2012

T1,R2 T1,R2

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16th Feb 2012 18th -26th 27th Feb 2012 29th Feb 2012 1st Mar 2012 5th Mar 2012 7th Mar 2012 8th Mar 2012 9th Mar 2012 12th Mar 2012

T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2

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14th Mar 2012 15th Mar 2012 19th Mar 2012 21st Mar 2012 22nd Mar 2012 24th -1st 2nd Apr 2012

Management, protection features WDM based Multiwavelength- Optical networks WDM based Multiwavelength- Optical networks components.(passive,active) CAT-II components.(passive,active ) Optical amplifiers- theory ,Optical amplifierstypes Wavelength assignment and routing concepts. Optical network Elements(OADM ,ROADM ,CROSSCONNECT) Optical simulation practices and tools. Optical networks Associated Optical Network elements network services ,protocols New optical signal processing OTDM ,Packet switching

T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2

34 35

4th Apr 2012 5th Apr 2012

T1,R2

36 37 38 39 40 41

9th Apr 2012 11th Apr 2012 12th Apr 2012 16th Apr 2012 18th Apr 2012 19th Apr 2012

T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2 T1,R2

Course Grading: The course grade is based on the performance of the students in the following activities Theory 100% CAT 1 15 Points CAT 2 15 Points Assignments/Miniprojects 20 Points Term End Examination 50 Points

Prepared by Date

: Prof.A.Sangeetha : 30th Dec, 2011