Which constraint causes increased inter-symbol interference (ISI) in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical fiber?

💡 Explanation

Chromatic dispersion induces pulse broadening because different wavelengths travel at slightly different speeds; Optical pulses overlapping is inter-symbol interference. Therefore, chromatic dispersion causes ISI rather than SBS or Polarization effects that limit maximum power or cause signal fading.

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