Title :
Testing passive DWDM components: uncertainties in swept-wavelength measurement systems
Author :
Bertogalli, V. ; Wagemann, E.U. ; Miller, Ellis ; Leckel, E.
Author_Institution :
Agilent Technol., Boblingen, Germany
Abstract :
We discuss intrinsic compromises between measurement speed and accuracy of swept wavelength measurement systems. Side-effects from reducing measurement accuracy are demonstrated and explained. Setup precautions and post-processing improvements are suggested.
Keywords :
laser tuning; measurement errors; optical communication equipment; optical testing; wavelength division multiplexing; fiber optics components; measurement accuracy; measurement speed; measurement uncertainties; optical fibre testing; passive DWDM components; post-processing improvements; swept-wavelength measurement systems; Delay; Measurement uncertainty; Optical devices; Optical receivers; Power measurement; System testing; Time measurement; Velocity measurement; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
