Chapter 28. Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers
In Chapter 18, "History of Fiber Optics," we introduced you to the fiber-optic receiver. The job of the receiver is to take light energy from the optical fiber and convert it to electrical energy. In this chapter, we will explain the basic components that make up the fiber-optic receiver, starting with the photodiode. You will learn about the effects of optical input power on the performance of the receiver and the performance characteristics of LED and laser receivers.
In this chapter, you will learn to:
Calculate the dynamic range for an LED receiver
Calculate the dynamic range for a laser receiver
Photodiode Fundamentals
A photodiode in a fiber-optic receiver is like the tire on your car. The photodiode ...
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