Simulation of Attenuation Considering Signal Distortion, Microbend Losses, Scattering Loss in Fiber Optics

Data is transferred over longer distances as compare to copper wire. Traditional copper wires transmit electrical currents. But fiber optics works in different way. Fiber optic technology sends pulses of light generated by a light emitting diode or laser along optical fibers. Fiber optic cables have a much greater bandwidth than metal cables. The attenuation of the optical fiber is a result of two factors, absorption and scattering. Research has simulated the different factors that are influencing communication in fiber optics. In this simulation the attenuation has been calculated using above mentioned formula. Considering number of joints, distance number of connectors, number of splices in elementary cable section, attenuation for one splice (dB), system margin and total length of the optical cable. The attenuation increases as the distance increase. This paper would be beneficial to set the optimized configuration of fiber optics considering different attenuation factors.