Table 47: Estimated Values for Factors Causing Link Loss (continued)
Sample Link Loss (LL) Calculation ValuesEstimated Link Loss ValueLink-Loss Factor
This example assumes the link is 2 km long. Fiber
attenuation for 2 km: 2 km (1 dBm/km) = 2 dBm.
Multimode—1 dBm/kmFiber attenuation
This example assumes the link is 2 km long. Fiber
attenuation for 2 km: 2 km (0.5 dBm/km) = 1 dBm.
Single-mode—0.5 dBm/km
1 dBm1 dBmClock Recovery Module
(CRM)
NOTE: For information about the actual amount of signal loss caused by equipment and other
factors, see your vendor documentation for that equipment.
2. Calculate the (P
M
) by subtracting (LL) from (P
B
):
P
B
– LL = P
M
13 dBm – 0.5 dBm [HOL] – 5 (0.5 dBm) – 2 (0.5 dBm) – 2 km (1.0 dBm/km) – 1 dB [CRM] = P
M
13 dBm – 0.5 dBm – 2.5 dBm – 1 dBm – 2 dBm – 1 dBm = P
M
P
M
= 6 dBm
The calculated power margin is greater than zero, indicating that the link has sufficient power for
transmission. Also, the power margin value does not exceed the maximum receiver input power. Refer
to the specifications for your receiver to find the maximum receiver input power.
SEE ALSO
Understanding Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion
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