DocumentCode
3520607
Title
Extended Reach GPON Using High Gain Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers
Author
Nesset, D. ; Appathurai, Shamil ; Davey, Rhonda ; Kelly, Tim
Author_Institution
BT, Ipswich, UK
fYear
2008
fDate
24-28 Feb. 2008
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
3
Abstract
A 1300 nm semiconductor optical amplifier has been developed for extended reach GPON applications. The high gain of 29 dB has and enabled a commercial GPON system to operate over 60 km and with 128-way split.
Keywords
optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; semiconductor optical amplifiers; GPON; distance 60 km; semiconductor optical amplifiers; wavelength 1300 nm; Energy consumption; Gain; IEEE news; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical losses; Passive optical networks; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN
978-1-55752-856-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528144
Filename
4528144
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