An optical time domain reflectometer
Date of Publication
1997
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Abstract/Summary
It is very evident that fiber optics technology is one of the fastest growing technology today. This paper presents the significance of an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) in the existing fiber technology. It contains a brief background on how the existing OTDR operates. It discusses the theories and principles behind the OTDR operation. In the construction of an alternative OTDR, parameters of the light source, beam splitter and the optical receiver were considered. The light source includes a laser diode and a driver circuit. The wavelength of the laser diode is set to a certain value which should be compatible to that of the beam splitter and the optical receiver. Likewise, the optical receiver consists of a photodiode and an amplifier. Lastly, the material presents the importance of an alternative OTDR specifically for laboratory use.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07855
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
74 numb. leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Optical communications; Reflectometer; Time domain analysis; Fiber optics; Analog-to-digital converters
Recommended Citation
Hernandez, G. A., Iledan, K. R., Luna, V. P., & Parado, B. D. (1997). An optical time domain reflectometer. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/9439
