Multichannel wavelength-switched transmitters and receivers-new concepts for broadband networks and distributed switching systems

Author

Kirkby, P.A.

Author_Institution

STC Technol. Ltd., Harlow, UK

Volume

8

Issue

2

fYear

1990

fDate

2/1/1990 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

202

Lastpage

211

Abstract

Three component concepts for use in high-density wavelength-division-multiplexed optical systems are described. The applications envisaged for these components include broadband overlay for subscriber access networks and ultrahigh-capacity packet switching for telecommunications or parallel processing computer applications. The components each use a dispersive optical grating and integrated array of optoelectronic transducers to form a component with precisely defined multiple operating wavelength channels. Multichannel laser transmitter and direct detection receiver components suitable for up to about 50 independent channels separated by 1-2 nm in the 1300- to 1600-nm-wavelength range are described

Keywords

broadband networks; frequency division multiplexing; laser beam applications; optical communication equipment; receivers; switching systems; transmitters; 1300 to 1600 nm; broadband networks; broadband overlay; direct detection receiver; dispersive optical grating; distributed switching systems; high-density wavelength-division-multiplexed; integrated array; multichannel laser transmitter; multiple operating wavelength channels; optoelectronic transducers; subscriber access networks; ultrahigh-capacity packet switching; Application software; Computer applications; Dispersion; Optical arrays; Optical devices; Optical packet switching; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Packet switching; Parallel processing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Lightwave Technology, Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8724

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/50.47872

Filename

47872