DocumentCode
1746540
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
Volume
3
fYear
2001
fDate
17-22 March 2001
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN
1-55752-655-9
Type
conf
Filename
928429
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