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Unit 4 (OFC)-Part-2
Connection Losses
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Connection Losses
• Extrinsic Losses
– Loss Due to Fresnel Reflections
– Fiber to Fiber Misalignment Losses
– Losses Due to other Factors
• Intrinsic Losses (Not Compatible)
– The Core Diameter
– NA (The Relative index Difference)
– The Refractive Index Profile
Loss General Expression
L (Due to factors) =-10Log (Base 10) η
Where η is Coupling Efficiency
Fresnel Reflections
Fiber to Fiber Misalignment Losses
Fiber to Fiber Misalignment Losses
Fiber to Fiber Misalignment Losses
Eta (Long)=[1-DEL X NA/4an]
Fiber to Fiber Misalignment Losses
Extrinsic Losses Due to other Factors
• Non Flatness of end Surfaces
• Dust
• Joint Losses
Intrinsic Losses
Intrinsic Losses
Intrinsic Losses
• Core Diameter Mismatch
• NA Mismatch
Intrinsic Losses
• Mismatch Index Profile
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Solve It!
• Two compatible multimode SI fiber are jointed
with lateral offset of 10% of the core radius.
The RI of the core of each fiber 1.5. Calculate
the insertion loss at the joint when-
– There is small air gap.
– An index matching fluid is inserted between the
fibers ends.

Connector losses Optical Fiber Cable