In fiber optic transmissions, microbend is an imperfection in the optical fiber which
was created during manufacturing. Microbending can cause
extrinsic attenuation, a reduction of
optical power in the glass. Unlike macrobending,
the imperfection may not always be visible.
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Fiber-Optic Technologies Optical-fiber systems have many advantages over metallic-based communication systems. These advantages include interference, attenuation, and bandwidth characteristics.
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