Passive Components

Question 1

What is multiplexing?

Answer 1

Combining different optical wavelengths from two or more optical fibers into just one fiber

Question 2

What is a fiber optic coupler?

Answer 2

A device that combines or splits optical signals

Question 3

What is the name for a three-port optical coupling device that has one input and two output ports?

Answer 3

Tee Coupler

Question 4

What is an attenuator?

Answer 4

a passive device used to reduce the power level of an optical signal.

Question 5

What is an optical isolator?

Answer 5

A device that helps prevent loss and interference by allowing light to travel in one direction only