Title :
A novel single-fiber bidirectional optical add/drop multiplexer for distribution networks
Author :
Yunfeng Shen ; Xiangnong Wu ; Chao Lu ; Cheng, T.H. ; Rao, M.K.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Nanyang Technol. Univ., Singapore
Abstract :
A novel single-fiber bi-directional optical add/drop multiplexer is proposed for wavelength division multiplexing distribution networks. It has the advantages of low insertion loss, low cost, and providing protection function passively to the distribution ring network.
Keywords :
multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fibre losses; optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; distribution networks; distribution ring network; insertion loss; low cost; low insertion loss; protection function; single-fiber bi-directional optical add/drop multiplexer; single-fiber bidirectional optical add/drop multiplexer; wavelength division multiplexing distribution networks; Add-drop multiplexers; Bragg gratings; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Fiber gratings; Insertion loss; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Propagation losses; Protection; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
